Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in Africa, From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time: With Illustrations of the Geology, Mineralogy, and Zoology. Family Library No. 16
by Jameson, Professor; Wilson, James Esq.; Murray, Hugh
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About This Item
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1836. Harper's Stereotype edition. Hardcover. Good. 16mo. [1], 359 pages, [1]. Folding frontispiece map of South Africa dated 1832. Illustrated with engravings and plans. Brown cloth hardcover with gilt title on the spine. A small indent mark on the spine. A faded cloth section on the back. Former institutional copy with a book label from "Athens (Georgia) Mechanics' Mutual Aid Association" on the front paste down.
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- Americana Books ABAA (US)
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- Title
- Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in Africa, From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
- Author
- Jameson, Professor; Wilson, James Esq.; Murray, Hugh
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Harper's Stereotype edition
- Publisher
- Harper and Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1836
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