The Lake Regions of Central Africa. A Picture of Exploration [2 Volumes] de Burton, Sir Richard F - 1961

New York: Horizon Press, 1961. First published in 1860, this is Burton's classic account of one of the greatest feats of 19th Century African exploration by the fascinating/adventuring polymath. Burton is always an engrossing read;, and this is considered by Alan Moorhead (who writes the Introduction here) to be his best-written book. These are Fine copies of a well-produced set of two volumes. Brick red cloth bindings with green cloth spines; titling on the spines in gilt and silver. Clean texts: xxiii, 412 pages; and vii, 468 pages, with Appendices and Index;. Reproduces the 35 illustrations of the original work.The dustjackets have minor edgewear; now in archival plastic protectors. With the set is the original slipcase; it is rubbed and has a closed tear on one bottom edge; still fully functional.. Reprint Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.