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Burton, The Lake Regions of Central Africa

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Author: Burton, Richard F.
Title: The Lake Regions of Central Africa, a Picture of Exploration
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1860
Description:

572 + 4 ad pp. Illustrated with wood engravings, including frontispiece and plates included in the pagination; folding map. 9¼x5¾", original blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First American Edition.

Burton's account of his penetration into the interior of Africa, with John Hanning Speke as his second in command, in search of the source of the Nile River. The journey was to become as famous for the acrimonious relationship between the two explorers as for any geographical knowledge gained, although the latter was significant. Penzer p.66.

Condition

Spine detached but present, wear to covers and rubbing to extremities; several signatures loose, some page toning and light foxing; overall about good.

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Burton, The Lake Regions of Central Africa

Name: Burton, The Lake Regions of Central Africa
SKU: 82202853
Price: 500 USD
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