The New Playground, or, Wanderings in Algeria

Alexander A. Knox

Verlag: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, London, 1883

Beschreibung

An uncommon second edition of this exciting travel work by Alexander Knox, exploring Algeria. The second edition of this uncommon work.'The New Playground' is a vividly described travel guide for British people in the later nineteenth century, advising them on their trip to Algeria.Subjects covered in this book include the journey to Algeria via sea, scenic walks around the country, 'The Jardin d'Essai', 'Algerine Library', 'Roman Remains in Algeria', the travel home, and a look at the county under French rule.Written by Alexander A. Knox, who travelled to Algeria himself, the book is informative and an interesting look at life in Algeria at that time.Stamp to the recto of the front endpaper. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor rubbing to the joints. A few light marks to the boards. Stamp to the recto of the front endpaper. Small closed tear to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 888P5

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The New Playground, or, Wanderings in Algeria

Verlag: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1883

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book