The Far Interior
New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1886. First American. Hardcover. 2 vol: each 318 pp. Profuse ill. 1886 NY First American Edition Fold out map. From the Cape of Good Hope across the Zambesi River to the Lake Regions of Central Africa through some of the finest hunting country in existence.Fans of F.C. Selous know that Kerr was one of Selous' favorite hunting partners. Kerr is further credited by historians with being the first white man to actually traverse the central and equatorial lake regions of Africa. His book spurred many, including Selous, to hunt in these regions.A deservedly sought after title. Better than VG, not quite vg+ condition in orig. gilt and printed cloth. Inner hinges weak but holding, private library association labels inside front covers (no other markings). Spines and front covers and text block are all fine. VG to vg+. Item #5951
Price: $800.00