First footsteps in east Africa; or, an exploration of Harar
by Burton, Richard F
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London: Longman, Brown [et al.], 1856. First edition, 8vo, pp. xl, [2], 648, 24 (ads); 4 hand-colored lithographs, 2 maps; original red cloth lettered in gilt on spine; good and sound. This is the second issue binding; the first was in violet cloth. An account of Burton's journey to Harrar in Somalia, disguised as an Arab merchant. Penzer, p. 60-63; Casada 35: "Deals with Burton's initial attempt to approach the Nile's sources."
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- Bookseller
- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30174
- Title
- First footsteps in east Africa; or, an exploration of Harar
- Author
- Burton, Richard F
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Longman, Brown [et al.]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1856
- Keywords
- Africa , , Discovery , East Africa
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