Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society. Vol. IX. Session 1864-5. Nos I. To VI Edited By the Assistant Secretary

[Burton, Capt. R.F.]

Verlag: William Clowes and Sons, London, 1865

Beschreibung

This book is the transcript of the November 14 (1864) meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, some two months after the death of John Hanning Speke. Captain (not yet "Sir") Richard F. Burton gives his reasons why he thinks that the question of the Nile River has not been settled; other parties concerned with the raging debate also spoke at the meeting. This is a rare and historically important book. A Very Good (Plus) to Near Fine copy of the First Edition. Blue pebbled cloth binding; gilt ruling, titling, and date on the spine.Clean text; viii, 322 pages; indexed. The text is exceptionally fresh and clear, with no foxing. The spine has faded and the titling is rubbed; overall a solid and attractive copy of this historically significant event. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 004731

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Proceedings of the Royal Geographical ...

Verlag: William Clowes and Sons, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1865

Einband: Hard Cover

Zustand: Very Good (Plus)

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

Auflage: First Edition.