FIRST FOOTSTEPS IN EAST AFRICA; OR, AN EXPLORATION OF HARAR

Descripción

First edition, second issue (as common) of Burton's classic account of his travels in Somalia and Ethiopia, with appendices including the diary and observations of John Speke and an early effort at a grammar of the Harari language. With index and appendices, the suppressed fourth of which is noted solely with the line, "It has been found necessary to omit this Appendix." A landmark in the literature of European exploration. 8'' x 5''. Early half brown calf with brown cloth boards and gilt-stamped spine. Red morocco spine label. All edges marbled. Illustrated with three color plates and two maps. 648 pages. Previous owner's name in pen on front free endpaper. Light edgewear and bumping.

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Detalles bibliográficos

Título

FIRST FOOTSTEPS IN EAST AFRICA; OR, AN EXPLORATION OF HARAR

Editor

Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, London

Fecha de publicación

1856

Encuadernación

Encuadernación de tapa dura

Edición

1ª Edición

Estado

Near fine.

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• World History