AN ACCOUNT OF TRAVELS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Barrow (J.)

Description:

In the years 1797 and 1798: including cursory observations on the geology and geography of the southern part of that continent: the natural history of such objects as occurred in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; and sketches of the physical and moral characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope. To which is annexed a description of the present state, populations, and produce of that extensive colony; with a map constructed entirely from actual observations made in the course of the travels.

Facsimile reprint, 2 volumes in 1: 419 + 452 pages, a folding of view of 'Entrance to Cape Town from Green Point' as frontispiece to volume 2, large folding map in volume 1, 8 smaller folding maps and charts - one is the Military Plan of the Cape Peninsula, brown cloth gilt, a good copy.

This is the only modern reprint of Barrow’s Travels. It is reduced in size from the original and the maps are not coloured in outline.

Details:

• Publisher: Johnson Reprint Corporation
• Publisher Place: New York
• Date of Publication: 1968
• Edition: Facsimile reprint
• Binding Condition: Good
• Overall Condition: Good
• Size: Tall 8vo (235 x 155 mm)

• Lot No: 154
• Hammer Price: $75
• Bids: 1
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• Estimate: $120/150
• Reserve: $75

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