HENRY YVESLivre Rare Book
PARK, MUNGO.Livre Rare Book
Travels in the interior districts of Africa: performed under the direction and patronage of the African Association, in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797. With an appendix, containing geographical illustrations of Africa by Major Rennell. Second edition.
1799P1-4A-3London, W. Bukmer and Co., 1799. 4to (270x235mm), contemporary half-calf, skilfully engraved portrait with the original spine laid down. With engraved portrait, 2 plates with musical scores, 3 folding maps (1 tear rep.) and 5 engraved plates (2 folding). XXVIII, 372, XCII, (2)pp. Published in the same year as the first edition; with bookplate of James St Aubyne. Mungo Park (1771-1806) was the first European to reach the well-nigh fabulous waters of the Niger. He followed the river almost to the Senegal valley. He finally reached Gambia after a lengthy return journey. His journal included a detailed description of a travel conditions, the nature of the area, rivers, and customs of various tribes. Few foxing.
Librairie Voyage et Exploration · Cerny, France700,00 €
