Description: Here is an antique hardcover book titled Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in Africa, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time: With Illustrations of the Geology, Mineralogy and Zoology. It was written by Professor Jameson, James Wilson, Esq., F.R.S.E., & Hugh Murray, Esq., F.R.S.E. It was published in 1830 by Oliver & Boyd, Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh & Simpkin & Marshall, London. It is 402 pages in length and measures about 4.3 inches wide, 6.6 inches long and 1.2 inches thick. The book provides extensive historical information about Africa. "The object of this volume is to exhibit, within a moderate compass, whatever is most interesting in the adventures and observations of these travellers who, from the earliest ages, and in various directions, have sought to explore Africa....." The book is sectioned in 22 chapters covering such topics as discovery, discoverers,species & geology. Condition: It is in good condition. There is minor to moderate soiling and edgewear to the cover, with minor soiling to the outside of the page ends. There is moderate soiling to the endpapers. A book plate is attached to the inside front cover. The cover is split (partially) from the binding at the front and back. There is a minor tear to the inside margin of the fold-out map at the front of the book. There is an occasional smudge/soil mark noted on some pages with tanned spotting on others. The pages are intact and unmarked by notations or highlighting. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS AND CONDITION THIS ITEM SHIPS TO CANADA AND THE U.S.A. ONLY T2066
Price: 35.99 CAD
Location: ORILLIA
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Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Narrative Of Discovery & Adventure in Africa....
Author: Prof. Jameson, J Wilson, H Murray
Genre: Historical Exploration
Topic: Early Discovery Of Africa