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Colvin, Ian D.

The Cape of Adventure, Being Strange and Notable Discoveries, Perils, Shipwrecks, Battles Upon Sea and Land, With Pleasant and Interesting Observations Upon the Country and the Natives of the Cape of Good Hope

1912

74.26 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1912
Place of printing
London. T. C. & E. C. Jack
Author
Colvin, Ian D.
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - Africa
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

large 8vo [24 x 17.5 cm]; xxxi, 459 pp, 25 plates, maps from early sources including frontis, index. original pictorial blue cloth, gilt spine title lettering, small stain on cover, lightly rubbed, interior lightly foxed on some leaves, else a very good copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author provides extracts from the writings of over 40 of the main travelers to the Cape over several centuries, each with biographical material by Colvin and with his detailed introduction.
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