New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Hardcover. 1990. 1st Edition. 8vo 290pp . Fine in Very Good DJ. DJ spine faded. The author set out to explore the equatorial African country of Gabon by retracing the steps of a journey made in 1895 by Mary Kingsley, author of the best-sellin g classic Travels in West Africa .

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book dealer: Chris Hartmann, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller’s Inventory #: 027681
Title: One Dry Season: In the Footsteps of Mary Kingsley
Author: Alexander, Caroline
Format/binding: Hardcover
Book condition: second hand - Fine in Very Good DJ
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0394574559
ISBN 13: 9780394574554
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: Gabon, Africa
Bookseller catalogs: Travel;

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