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The Strong Brown God: The Story of the Niger River
by deGramont, Sanche
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine-
- ISBN 10
- 0395567564
- ISBN 13
- 9780395567562
- Seller
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Piggott, Arkansas, United States
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About This Item
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1975. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's cover design. Complete number line at copyright page. Pages [350 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square; four corner bends. Illustrated throughout with B&W art reproductions. photographs and maps. Covers clean, colors bright, two mild spine creases, minimal edge wear; sunned area along spine at rear wrap. Small red remainder mark at bottom page edges. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. . First Edition First Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine-. Illus. by Various Artists & Photographers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder.
Synopsis
From the cover: “They crossed impossible deserts. They were assaulted by thieves and left for dead. They went mad. They murdered. They starved. Allies in a hard and lonely mission, they quarrelled and accused each other of homosexuality, living in separate tents and communicating by letter. They ran out of water and drank their own blood to stay alive.The Strong Brown God is the true story of a handful of obsessed explorers who fought man and nature to find and open the mighty, mysterious Niger River as little as one hundred years ago. “A magnificent book”, raved the San Francisco Examiner when Houghton Mifflin first published it in 1976. Pulitzer Prize-winner Sanche de Gramont has written an epic history with a racing pulse - a history that makes the same lasting impression on the reader that it made on the fate of West Africa.”
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Details
- Bookseller
- Inga's Original Choices
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010757
- Title
- The Strong Brown God: The Story of the Niger River
- Author
- deGramont, Sanche
- Illustrator
- Various Artists & Photographers
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine-
- Edition
- First Edition First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0395567564
- ISBN 13
- 9780395567562
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Co
- Place of Publication
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- HISTORY / Africa / West, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Rivers
- Bookseller catalogs
- African American; History; Nature & Animals;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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Domestic and International priority rates are based on books up to 4 lbs which will fit into a "Flat Rate" envelope. We will contact you with quotes for heavier books or multiple book orders. I endeavour to describe all items correctly but if you find a mistake or omission in the description I will gladly accept a return and I will refund the cost of the book. The item[s] need to be returned within 3 days of receipt and need to be received in the same condition as they were sent. I would prefer it if you could take a minute to contact me to resolve any issues before a return is arranged, possibly making a return unnecessary.
About the Seller
Inga's Original Choices
Biblio member since 2005
Piggott, Arkansas
About Inga's Original Choices
VITA SINE LIBRIS MORS EST! Hello to all bibliophiles and bibliomaniacs from a bibliopole with a bibliotheca where an abundance of quality tries to make up for lack of quantity - if compared with that of Amazon :)!
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Thank you for visiting my virtual store. If you're in the neighborhood - You All Come - as they say around here!
Inga
Literature is an art and that is why I have incorporated a bookstore into my main business, custom framing. While I thoroughly enjoy this business, my first love always was and always will be books.
Some recent feedback:
1. "You are the champion of perfect book-mailers! How wonderfully you protected the book by bubble wrap and you reinforced the envelope so well with tape. The book is in pristine condition. Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job".
2." Just received my copy of "Brighty of the Grand Canyon". Just as described (perfect really) and your processing time is totally amazing. Thank you for such a wonderful job. I am impressed and will gladly do business with you again as need and money allow".
3." Just a note to say the book arrived several days ago, which is really quick.
My customer is delighted with it". 4. I recently purchase a first edition book from you (Herbs and Apples), and I just want to thank you for your prompt service, careful packaging and reasonable price. Also, your description of the book was detailed and accurate, so the book is as I expected.
Thank you for visiting my virtual store. If you're in the neighborhood - You All Come - as they say around here!
Inga
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