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Elliot, G. F. Scott

A Naturalist in Mid-Africa, being an account of a Journey to the Mountains of the Moon and Tanganyika

1896

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Year of publication
1896
Place of printing
London. A. D. Innes & Co.
Author
Elliot, G. F. Scott
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - Africa Naturalists Travels
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [23.5 x 15.5 cm]; xvi, 413 pp, frontis of snow peaks of Ruwenzori with tissue guard, 49 plates and illustrations from photos and sketches, diagram, 4 maps including 3 colored and folding lithographed maps at end, index. original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt spine title lettering, cloth faded, light edge wear, interior is clean, unmarked and near fine in good cover. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Hess & Coger 239. Tenri Library 1675. An important work on African exploration and discovery, under the auspices of the Royal Geographical Society, included a thorough study of the terrain, people, nature and botany. The appendices include a list of the native chiefs in the area, altitudes, scientific collections, agricultural and other products of the region. Very nicely illustrated.