First footsteps in east Africa; or, an exploration of Harar

by Richard F. Burton

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First edition

London: Longman, Brown et al. , 1856. First edition, 8vo, pp. xl, 2 , 648, 24 ads ; 4 hand-colored lithographs, 2 maps; original red cloth lettered in gilt on spine; good and sound. This is the second issue binding; the first was in violet cloth. An account of Burton’s journey to Harrar in Somalia, disguised as an Arab merchant. Penzer, p. 60-63; Casada 35: Deals with Burton's initial attempt to approach the Nile's sources. Item #30174

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