Journal of a Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa, from the Bight of Benin to Soccatoo. To which is added, the Journal of Richard Lander from Kano to the Sea-Coast, partly by a more Eastern Route. by Clapperton, Hugh - 1829

Phliadelphia: Carey, Lea and Carey, 1829. first American edition; 422 pp., lacks the map; contemporary quarter leather & marbled boards with later cloth rebacking and a paper label to the spine; covers worn, text heavily foxed, remnants of a book plate to the front paste down, about good only. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

London: Frank Cass and Co Limited, 1966. HARDBACK STAINED BOARDS CONTENTS FINE (AS NEW) This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . Please email for further details. NOT Inscribed or Signed. Green Cloth. GOOD (BELOW AVERAGE)/No Jacket. Illus. by 2 Maps (1 Fold Out). 4to - over 9¾" - 12". HARDBACK.

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Cambridge University Press, 2015. Paperback. New. 392 pages. 9.84x6.93x0.63 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. After serving in the Royal Navy in Canada, Hugh Clapperton (1788-1827) participated in two expeditions to the interior of Africa. He died on the second expedition, but his Cornish servant Richard Lander published this edition of Clapperton's informal, lively and vivid journal in 1829.

London: Frank Cass and Co Limited, 1966. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . Please email for further details. NOT Inscribed or Signed. Green Cloth. VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE)/No Jacket. Illus. by 2 Maps (1 Fold Out). 4to - over 9¾" - 12". HARDBACK.

London: Frank Cass and Co Limited, 1966. New Impression of the 1829 1st Edition.CONTENTS FINE UNREAD some marks on boards This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . Please email for further details. NOT Inscribed or Signed. Green Cloth. Near Fine (Contents fine)/No Jacket. Illus. by 2 Maps (1 Fold Out). 4to - over 9¾" - 12". HARDBACK.

Cambridge University Press. paperback. New. 7x0x10. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

Philadelphia, Carey, Lea and Carey, 1829, First American edition. . original cloth backed boards, spine worn and split but holding, original paper title label is very worn and rubbed, some light foxing and few stains, signature on title page, good copy not usually found in publisher's boards and with the ads. . 8vo [24 x 15 cm]; [iv, ads], xxiv, 422, [ii, ads] pp, folding engraved map (tear in blank portion), engraved plan, showing the course of the Kowara or Quarra, illus, vocabulary of Yourriba and Fellatah languages, meteorological tables. . A narrative of an attempt to determine the source and direction of the Niger River in western Africa. Clapperton, who participated in an earlier journey in this area under the leadership of Denham, on this second expedition journeyed in part with his personal servant, Richard Lander, who later went on to finally solve the mystery of the Niger. Clapperton travelled to Bussa, 'where he ascertained the details of Park's death' (Sykes, History of… Read More

[iv ads]+xxiv+422+[ii ads] pages with folding engraved map, engraved plan, showing the course of the Kowara or Quarra, vocabulary of Yourriba and Fellatah languages, meteorological tables. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 6") bound in quarter brown cloth with label to spine over original blue boards. (Gay 337. Work 20) First American edition.Immediately after his return to England, Clapperton was raised to the rank of commander, and sent out with another expedition to Africa, the sultan Bello of Sokoto having professed his eagerness to open up trade with the west coast. Clapperton came out on HMS Brazen, which was joining the West Africa Squadron for the suppression of the slave trade. He landed at Badagry in the Bight of Benin, and started overland for the Niger on 7 December 1825, having with him his servant Richard Lemon Lander, Captain Pearce, and Dr. Morrison, navy surgeon and naturalist. Before the month was out Pearce and Morrison were dead of fever. Clapperton continued his journey, and, passing through… Read More