Heroes Of The Dark Continent and How Stanley Found
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Heroes Of The Dark Continent and How Stanley Found Emin Pasha
A complete history of all the great explorations and discoveries in Africa, from the earliest ages to the present time, including a full, authentic and thrilling account of Stanley's famous relief of Emin Pasha, replete with astounding incidents, wonderful adventures, mysterious providences, grand achievements, and glorious deeds, as represented in the devoted lives and splendid careers of such brilliant characters as Henry M. Stanley, Emin Pasha, Gen. (Chinese) Gordon, and all the other great travelers, hunters and explorers, who, for more than one thousand years, have made Africa a land of wonders by their heroism and unparalleled daring. Covering the whole history of African exploration and discovery. Enlivened with stories of marvelous hunts and wonderful adventures among wild animals, ferocious reptiles, and curious and savage races of people who inhabit the dark continent." Includes 3 full page color prints
Author: J W Buel
Illustrations: Color B/W Illustrations
Dated: 1889
Publisher: Desmond
Size: 4to
Binding: Hardcover
Type: Africa - Explorations
Provenance: Hill House
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Condition Report: Minor wear. Good Plus
A complete history of all the great explorations and discoveries in Africa, from the earliest ages to the present time, including a full, authentic and thrilling account of Stanley's famous relief of Emin Pasha, replete with astounding incidents, wonderful adventures, mysterious providences, grand achievements, and glorious deeds, as represented in the devoted lives and splendid careers of such brilliant characters as Henry M. Stanley, Emin Pasha, Gen. (Chinese) Gordon, and all the other great travelers, hunters and explorers, who, for more than one thousand years, have made Africa a land of wonders by their heroism and unparalleled daring. Covering the whole history of African exploration and discovery. Enlivened with stories of marvelous hunts and wonderful adventures among wild animals, ferocious reptiles, and curious and savage races of people who inhabit the dark continent." Includes 3 full page color prints
Author: J W Buel
Illustrations: Color B/W Illustrations
Dated: 1889
Publisher: Desmond
Size: 4to
Binding: Hardcover
Type: Africa - Explorations
Provenance: Hill House
Notes & Literature: Heroes Of The Dark Continent and How Stanley Found Emin Pasha
Condition Report: Minor wear. Good Plus
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