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First Footsteps in East Africa by Sir Richard Burton 1943


Title: First Footsteps in East Africa
Author: Sir Richard Burton
Publisher: J.M Dent & Sons Ltd.
Publication Date: 1943
Format: Hardback
Condition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. Comes with a slightly ripped dust jacket so green cloth-bound boards are in great condition underneath. Age spots and tanned pages.

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Reader's note

Enjoy another piece of classic literary history with this rare, vintage book by Sir Richard Burton. This edition is edited by Ernest Rhys 'As Burton tells us in his preface, the original scheme was a general exploration on Somali-land. under the auspices of the Government at Bombay; but when the authorities took fright at the responsibilities involved, he determined to carry out part of the programme himself by exploring the unvisited city of Harar, some 100 miles inland, south of the coast of Zayla' Find out what else happens in this wonderful recount of Sir Richard Walter's travels. A gem among a bounty of out of print, rare and stunning vintage books on our second hand bookstore.