Wandering in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
de A F.R.G.S. [Richard Francis Burton]
- Usado
- Tapa dura
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- A small ink stamp of the previous owner on each title page and a short tear to the join of the folding map. Some very light wear
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Sobre este artículo
Frontis of volume I is a folding map & the frontis to volume II is 'The Juju, or Sacrifice House'. Sir Richard Francis Burton, who held many diplomatic posts and served as captain of the army of the East India Company. Famed for his travels and explorations around the globe, by one count Burton spoke twenty-nine languages. Much to his dismay, Burton's first consular posting landed him on a small, desolate island off the coast of West Africa named Fernando Po. He took every opportunity to leave the place, exploring the mainland and making observations on cultural traditions, health and sanitary conditions, and other aspects of life in the region. This work provides an account of his journeys into Sierra Leone and Nigeria to investigate stories of gold and gold mining, and is credited with drawing public attention to mining prospects in the region
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- Librería
- Schooner Books Ltd
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 47976
- Título
- Wandering in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po
- Autor
- A F.R.G.S. [Richard Francis Burton]
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Original purple brown cloth binding with gilt titles to spines
- Estado del libro
- Usado - A small ink stamp of the previous owner on each title page and a short tear to the join of the folding map. Some very light wear
- Edición
- Second edition slug to the title page and A F.R.G.S. on the spin
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- Tinsley Brothers
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1863
- Tamaño
- 8vo.
- Palabras clave
- Sierra Leone Nigeria
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