The Tears of Isis : The Story of a New Journey from the Mouth to the Source of the River Nile
by Richard Carrington
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine (minor foxing)/Near Fine
- Seller
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Peter Tavy, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Travel Book Club, 1959. An excellent and vivid account of a 5,500 mile journey from the mouth of the River Nile through to its source, re-creating the character of the great river in its infinite variety of atmosphere and mood, and tracing its influence over the people who pass their lives within sight of its waters..... Please email for further details.. Not Signed or Inscribed. First Edition of This Edition. Blue Cloth. Near Fine (minor foxing)/Near Fine. Illus. by Plates , Maps & Drawing . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Hardback.
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- Seller
- Bookfarm (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 557521
- Title
- The Tears of Isis : The Story of a New Journey from the Mouth to the Source of the River Nile
- Author
- Richard Carrington
- Illustrator
- Plates , Maps & Drawing
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine (minor foxing)
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition of This Edition
- Publisher
- Travel Book Club
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1959
- Bookseller catalogs
- Maritime; Scholastic Interest; Biograhical; Biography; Travel and Exploration;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"
Terms of Sale
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Peter Tavy
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