Travels in Western Africa, in the years 1818, 19, 20, and 21, from the River Gambia, through Woolli, Bondoo, Galam, Kasson, Kaarta, and Foolidoo, to the River Niger

by Major William and Dochard Gray

$650 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

First edition

Modern half calf over marbled paper-covered boards, the spine with raised bands, leather label First edition of this account of a British exploring expedition whose goal was to explore the interior of Africa starting on the western coast with the goal of locating the source of the Niger River. The text describes the local scenery and populace, and the plates show native costumes, villages, local flora; one plate shows eight musical instruments. The author's final

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