In the tropics, by a settler in Santo Domingo [J.W. Fabens] with an introductory notice by R.B. Kimball
by Fabens, Joseph Warren (1821-1875)
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New York : Carleton ; London : Bentley, 1863. Second Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked green cloth, with blind tooling to boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Minor staining to front panel. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 306 pages; Description: 306p. 19cm. Subjects: Dominican Republic - Description & travel - travel literature. Kimball, Richard Burleigh, 1816-1892, ed. - Life in Santo Domingo. Geography - West Indies. Notes: Illus. title page.
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- Title
- In the tropics, by a settler in Santo Domingo [J.W. Fabens] with an introductory notice by R.B. Kimball
- Author
- Fabens, Joseph Warren (1821-1875)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York : Carleton ; London : Bentley
- Date Published
- 1863
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