Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
by A F.R.G.S. [Burton, Richard Francis]
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
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Chehalis, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Tinsley Brothers, 1863. Hardcover. Very good. Two volumes in the rarest binding state (without Burton's name or FRGS on the spines), but with a "second edition" slug on the title pages. This state was apparently unknown to Penzer and was probably the result of an attempt to boost sales by the publisher, as the text is unchanged. Plate of Julu house is the frontispiece to Volume I, and the map (now detached and laid in) is in Volume II. . Both volumes lightly bumped/rubbed, but clean and sound. Small bookplate of F.H. Spencer on each front pastedown. Much to his dismay, Burton's first consular posting landed him on a small, desolate island off the coast of West Africa. He took every opportunity to leave the place, exploring various parts of the mainland and making observations on cultural and traditions, health and sanitary conditions, and slavery, among other things. The account of his journeys into Sierra Leone and Nigeria to investigate stories of gold and gold mining is credited with drawing public attention to mining prospects in the region. Penzer 71-72; Casada 70.
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- Bookseller
- Walkabout Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13920
- Title
- Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
- Author
- A F.R.G.S. [Burton, Richard Francis]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Tinsley Brothers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1863
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Africa;
- Vbf_category
- 10114
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Walkabout Books
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Chehalis, Washington
About Walkabout Books
Walkabout Books is an antiquarian bookstore located in southwest Washington State. We specialize in Americana and the literature of travel and adventure, including travel narratives, travel and tourism ephemera (travel diaries, vintage brochures, guidebooks, etc), exploration, mountaineering, and other outdoor pursuits. We also carry interesting and unusual books in many other fields.
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