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JOHNSTON, H.H. - The Kilima-Njaro Expedition
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$200 - $300
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$300
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JOHNSTON, H.H.
The Kilima-Njaro Expedition.
A Record of Scientific Exploration in Eastern Equatorial Africa and a General Description of the Natural History, Languages, and Commerce of the Kilima-Njaro District.
London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co 1886, first edition. xv, 572p, lacking frontis [portrait of the author], else complete with illustrations and maps as called for, a few light marginal pencil notations 230mm, bound in the original red pictorial cloth with black & gilt titles, spine faded, short splits at top hinges and some wear, binding is tight.
Scarce.
Harry Johnston, was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, author, and linguist who travelled widely in Africa and spoke many African languages. He was one of the key players in the 'Scramble for Africa' that occurred at the end of the 19th century. Wikipedia.
The Kilima-Njaro Expedition.
A Record of Scientific Exploration in Eastern Equatorial Africa and a General Description of the Natural History, Languages, and Commerce of the Kilima-Njaro District.
London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co 1886, first edition. xv, 572p, lacking frontis [portrait of the author], else complete with illustrations and maps as called for, a few light marginal pencil notations 230mm, bound in the original red pictorial cloth with black & gilt titles, spine faded, short splits at top hinges and some wear, binding is tight.
Scarce.
Harry Johnston, was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, author, and linguist who travelled widely in Africa and spoke many African languages. He was one of the key players in the 'Scramble for Africa' that occurred at the end of the 19th century. Wikipedia.
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