Sharp adm (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Acceptable condition hardback. Minor edgewear and rubbing. Dust jacket has chips and tears but is still holding strong. Pages are clean and unmarked. Boards have rubbing marks on back. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition; First Printing. Good and sound brown buckram hardcover with gilt titles to spine. Some wear to extremities. Top edge gilt other page edges uncut. Ownership inscription to front endpaper dated 1904. Some staining to rear endpapers. Tissue guarded frontispiece photogravure of the author. Profusely illustrated with 114 black & white and1 colour plate all present. Two coloured foldout maps, sketch map of Central Africa from Lake Tanganyika to the Victoria Nile, and a sketch map of Central Africabetween the region of Lake Tanganyika and Andrew Albert Nyanza. Both maps are complete with some tears which have been unobtrusively repaired with document repair tape. This book "documents the pioneering journey that traversed the African continent from its southernmost point at Cape Town to its northern point at Cairo, showcasing the authors' adventures and challenges along the way. It explores themes of exploration, colonization, and the diverse landscapes and cultures encountered throughout the travels. At the start of the narrative, Grogan reflects on his previous experiences in Africa, setting the stage for the current expedition. He recounts his journey to Buluwayo, highlighting the harsh conditions faced during travel, the unsophisticated means of transport, and the eccentricities he observed among fellow travelers. The opening chapters vividly describe the terrain, the unique wildlife, and the native populations, painting a picture of a land filled with both natural beauty and untold difficulties. "; Black & white illustrations.Colour maps; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xvi 377 pages. Illustrated by A. D. M. McCormick (illustrator).…