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Author: Barrow, John
Title: An Account of Travels into the Interior of Southern Africa, in the Years 1797 and 1798
Place Published: New York
Publisher:G.F. Hopkins
Date Published: 1802
Description:

[4], 386, [1] pp. Folding map frontispiece by the author. (8vo) tree calf boards rebacked in modern leather, leather spine label, raised bands. "First American Edition, from the London Quarto Edition."

Includes "cursory observations on the geology and geography of the southern part of [Africa]; the natural history of such objects that occurred in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; and sketches on the physical and moral characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope." Institutional plate from Salem Public Library, donated by Essex Institute in 1892.

Rubbing to original boards; hinges repaired, some foxing and stains; very good.