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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Grant, James (illustrator). A facsimile reprint of the 1868 edition. Minimal wear.

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Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 402 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Couverture rigide. Zustand: Bon. Grant James Augustus (illustrator). Edition originale. Livre RefAbe New20082503 Hachette 1864 traduit de l anglais par Ed Forgues in-8 579p reliure demie veau glacé usure, quelques rousseurs nombreuses gravures pleine page I Illustrateurs 19e Editions originales 1800 1869 Reliure 1860 1869 RefAbe New20082503. Livre.

Zustand: Good. Mm. 239x152. Pp. XVI, 622. Con 144 fini illustrazioni in b/n n.t. e a piena pagina. Cc. lievemente ed uniformemente brunite. Presente dedica anonima sbiadita all'occhiello. Rilegato in tela editoriale coevo con titolo in oro al dorso. Ex-libris al contropiatto anteriore di E. Caioli. L'opera comprende: Il Tanganika e il Lago di Nyanza; Il Lago Alberto; Ismailia; Una spedizione armata nell'Africa centrale per l'abolizione della tratta dei negri; Passione degli indigeni di Fatiko per la musica; Formiche bianche; I coccodrilli; Caccia agli elefanti; Il re Mtesa e la sua corte; Le Cascate di Karuma. Book.

Two original watercolours, each measuring 16.2 x 9.1cm and mounted to a backing sheet. The first captioned "Mzinga Warrior, from Life", the second captioned "Mzinga Women from "Speke's Journal", assisted by ***** cloth[?] from the women of the expedition". Both signed with monogram initials "JG". There are a couple of minor spots of faint foxing, otherwise the images are in excellent condition, remaining clean and fresh. A rare pair of watercolours by, or after, the Scottish explorer of eastern Africa, James Augustus Grant (1827-1892), illustrating two scenes of indigenous people encountered whilst travelling with John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) during Speke's second expedition to discover the source of the Nile river in 1860-63. Speke's first East African expedition was undertaken in 1856-59 with the veteran explorer Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890), with the pair setting out to locate the Great Lakes, which were rumoured to exist at the centre of the continent, and to establish the source of the Nile. Despite numerous setbacks and illnesses (at one stage Speke became partially blind and deaf) the pair became the first Europeans to reach and begin mapping Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria. They failed, however, to firmly ascertain the Nile's source, hence necessitating a second expedition, this time to be undertaken with Grant. Beginning once again from Zanzibar in October 1860, this second expedition made slow progress due to the widespread distrust of the native populations towards foreigners entering central Africa, caused by the prevalence of Arab slave traders in the region. Greatly lacking in soldiers and weapons, the only thing the expedition could do was make peace offerings to locals, causing them severe delays and with frequent demands for gifts and passage fees by smaller local chieftains depleting their supplies. Despite this, by the end of July 1862, Speke reached Lake Victoria, subsequently travelling around its west and then north side. It was here that he found the Nile flowing out from the lake, and discovered the Ripon Falls (formerly considered to be the source of the Nile). Speke and Grant subsequently travelled down the Nile together, mapping the flow of the river from Lake Victoria northwards. Although, due to travel restrictions placed by the local chieftains, slave raiding parties, tribal wars and the difficulty of the terrain, they were not able to achieve this in its entirety. By January 1863, Speke and Grant reached Gondokoro in Southern Sudan, where they met Samuel Baker and his wife Florence. They had expected to meet John Petherick and his wife Katherine there, as they had been sent by the Royal Geographical Society south along the Nile to meet Speke and Grant. The couple, however, had embarked on a side expedition to trade ivory, having run out of funds for their expedition, causing a falling out between Speke and Petherick. Once aboard Baker's ship, Speke and Grant subsequently continued to Khartoum, from whence Speke sent a celebrated telegram to London claiming that "The Nile is settled." Speke soon published an edited version of the journal he kept during the expedition, a 'Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile', in 1863, which was illustrated "chiefly from drawings by Captain Grant". Grant also produced his own work, "A Walk Across Africa, or Domestic Scenes from my Nile Journal" in 1864, which was intended as a companion volume to Speke's 'Journal'. Grant's work had a much greater focus on "the ordinary life and pursuits, the habits and feelings of the natives" (p.vii), in addition to detailing his extensive botanical discoveries. In 1864, he was awarded the Patron's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society, and in 1866 given the Companionship of the Bath in recognition of his services in the expedition. The present watercolours were possibly executed by Grant himself, with the portrait of the warrior (of which we have been unable to find a published version) captioned as being drawn "from life" (although there is some doubt regarding this, as well as the attribution to Grant itself - see below). The second image was apparently used either as the basis for an illustration in Speke's 'Journal', or else was subsequently copied from it, with the three women and children depicted appearing as part of a larger image of five women on p.581 of Speke's work, where it is titled "Turks' Wives and Children". Here, the text explains that these were the native women married to the Egyptian mercenaries present when Speke and Grant were met at Faloro, Uganda in December 1862 by the force carrying relief supplies sent by John Petherick. The same episode is covered in Grant's 'Walk', where he gives a much fuller description of the women: "The wives of these soldiers were natives of Bari, Madi, &c., and very industrious. They might be seen, in their only dress of a single petticoat, on their knees cleaning what was equivalent to our doorsteps, in the early morning, by covering the space with a preparation of cow-dung. They kept the interiors of the huts very clean, and employed themselves in grinding murwa, making beer, baking cakes, or tending to their infants. Mothers nurse and tend their children with the greatest care, washing them daily with warm water, and licking their faces dry as a dog would her litter of puppies. After this, the body is smeared with a vermilion-coloured pomade, and the infant is laid upon its back on the skin of a goat, which forms its cradle. The four corners of the skin are then knotted together, and the child is sung to sleep while slung in the hand or over the shoulder. When the mother is otherwise busy, the tender burden is hung upon a peg in the same way that we hang a cloak" (pp.327-332). It is not entirely clear as to what the word "Mzinga" is referring in both captions, there apparently being no reference to a place/people/leader by that name in either Speke's 'Journal' or Grant's 'Walk', although there are several place-na.

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LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1868 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 406 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 406 Language: English.

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Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1868. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 406, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 406.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 614 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 614 Language: French.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1863. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 755, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 755.