Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa
Lon: John Murray, 1857. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Including a Sketch of Sixteen years' Residence in the Interior of Africa, and a Journey from the Cape of Good Hope to Loanda on the West Coast, Thence Across the Continent, Down the River Zambesi, to the Eastern Ocean. 687 pp. Ill. Perhaps the most famous of all African exploration books, this recounts Dr. Livingstone's travels through South Africa, with the discovery of Lake Ngami while accompanied by his wife and William Cotton Oswell. Oswell and the author continued their journey, discovering the Zambesi River and eventually Victoria Falls. Rebound in full leather with a map of Africa on cover.The book is in remarkable condition with no foxing but there is a small circular mark on cover, perhaps from a hot cup. The folding maps are in fine condition with no tears. Tipped-in is a presentation from Livingstone to the Lord Bishop of Oxford, dated 26 March, 1857. A great Collector Copy! VG+. Item #7473
Price: $4,000.00