Khont-Hon-Nofer. The Lands of Ethiopia.
by Kumm, H.K.W
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Lower Hutt, Auckland, New Zealand
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About This Item
London: Marshall Brothers, 1910. Book. Very Good. Black Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xi, 291 pages, 12 plates, one large folding map. Some pages are darkened on the edges, otherwise very good condition, A fascinating account of the author's experiences journeying through central Africa on missionary work. He pays special attention to religious and ethical questions throughout, exploring day-to-day life on the continent at the turn of the twentieth century. Contents include: "The Baby Nations of the World," "Preparations for a Trans-African Journey," "A Lesson in Geography, and a Visit to the Sudan United Mission Stations," "A Day's Work," "From Northern Nigeria to the Nile-From the Benue to Bor," "Hunting in Africa, Slaves and Animals (Freed Slaves' Home)," etc. .
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- Bookseller
- Tinakori Books (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009500
- Title
- Khont-Hon-Nofer. The Lands of Ethiopia.
- Author
- Kumm, H.K.W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Marshall Brothers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1910
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Abyssinia, Adamawa, Alexandria, Antelope, Bantu, Banza Manteke, Bauchi Plateau, Benue River, Bongo, Bukuru, Cairo, Cape Colony, Lake Chad, Congo, Darfur, Dan Dangana, Dempar, Derwish, Egypt, Elephant, Fulah, Fulani, Galla Country, Giraffe, General gordon
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