Adventure in the Far Interior of South Africa Including a Journey to Lake Ngami and Rambles in Honduras

SKU: 033526
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A relatively early work concerning sport in Africa, in which Leyland describes three trips into the interior of South Africa between 1848 and 1852 including an account of a meeting with Dr Livingstone in 1850.  Author's presentation copy.  Inscribed on flyleaf To Mr J C Baker with J Leyland's Compts.  Half title.  Wood engraved frontispiece.  17 wood engraved plates.  Modern green quarter calf.  Gilt spine with black calf title label.  Additional photos are available upon request.  When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 524g.  (YBP Ref: 033526:1-J4)

  • Author: LAYLAND, J
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  • Publisher: George Routledge and Sons
  • Condition: Very Good
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  • Size: 12mo - over 63/4in - 73/4in tall
  • Binding: Hardcover
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  • Published Date: 1866
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  • Inscription: Signed by Author
  • Language: English