In Darkest Africa, or the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin Governor of Equatoria.

New York: Scribner, 1891.

2 volumes. 2 steel-engraved frontispiece portraits, and 150 illustrations & maps, many full-page. 2 (of 3) folding maps, loose as issued in rear pockets; nice condition but as usual starting to separate at folds. Tall thick 8vo, original green pictorial cloth. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1891. Second American Edition. A very good set.

Account of Stanley's expedition to rescue Emin Pasha. The expedition "accomplished great things; it had made notable additions to African geography and ethnology.... Stanley called for the highest qualities of leadership" (--DNB). This immensely popular account was published simultaneously in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(+)
Edition: Second
Language: English

Price: $300.00

Item #212218

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