A Journey to the Source of the River Oxus

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. Engraved frontispiece. 2 engraved folding maps (one trimmed and one with repaired margin). 32 pp publisher's advertisements bound at rear. Partially erased minor juvenile scribbling to verso of frontispiece. 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 873g.(YBP Ref: 033527:15)

• Author: WOOD, John
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• Publisher: John Murray
• Condition: Very Good
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• Size: 8vo - over 73/4in - 93/4in Tall
• Binding: Hardcover
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• Published Date: 1872
• Edition: New edition
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• Language: English