1889 Heroes Of The Dark Continent J W Buel Illustrated Exploration
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Click here to see our other books!Heroes of the Dark Continent and How Stanley Found Emin Pasha. A Complete History of all the Great Explorations and Discoveries in Africa, From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time, Including a Full, Authentic and Thrilling Account of Stanley's Famous Relief of Emin Pasha, Replete with Astonishing Incidents, Wonderful Adventures, Mysterious Providences, Grand Achievement, and Glorious Deeds, as Represented in the Devoted Lives and Splendid Careers of ...Such Brilliant Character as Henry M. Stanley, Emin Pasha, Gen. (Chinese) Gordon, And all other Great Travellers, Hunters and Explorer, who, For More than One Thousand Years, have made Africa a Land of Wonders by heor Heroism and Unparalleled Daring. Covering the Whole History of African Exploration and Discovery. Enlivened with Stories of Marvellous Hunts and Wonderful Adventures among Wild Animals, Ferocious Reptiles, and Curious and Savage Race of People who Inhabit the Dark Continent. J. W. Buel 1889Historical Publishing Company : Philadephia10.5" by 8"606pp [2] SUMMARY An interesting work that explore the colonial attitudes of the late nineteenth century, and the Western exploration of the continent of Africa.IllustratedOverall Condition: GoodThis book weighs 2 KG when packedUK Postage: £ 3.99US Postage: £ 29.99EU Postage: £ 21.99European Postage: £ 23.99Asia Postage: £ 37.99Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99
DESCRIPTIONThe works intention is clearly summarised by the author in the introduction. It states:'Following a history of ancient Africa, I have sought to present a summary of the principal expeditions and individual explorers that have entered the continent during the past two hundred years, together with results of the labors.'This work explores the history of western exploration in Africa from 17th to the 19th century, whose expeditionsIt is important to note this works colonial attitudes, and the racial slurs used in the work, which reflect the societal perceptions of the late 19th century.This work particular praises the explorer Henry Morton Stanley, his exploration of the Continent, and his leadership of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. Though initially welcomed home a hero, the expedition was later heavily criticised, with many believing tha it was their cattle that introduced an unknown parasite to numerous Africa territories, resulting in widespread illness. This would be the last major expedition across the interior of Africa in the 19th century.Discussing these such stories of exploration, this work documents Western perceptions of the Africa continent during the 19th century.Profusely illustrated throughout.
CONDITIONIn a full cloth binding, in the style of morocco leather and marbled endpapers. Externally sound. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Light rubbing to the spine, joint and extremities. Slight rubbing to the front board effecting the gilt lettering. Small amount of loss to the cloth to the front joint, with a small amount of fraying. Tape repairs to the front and rear joints. Very minor offsetting to the reverse of the front free endpaper, caused by the frontispiece. Joint to front free endpaper is strained. Internally, generally firmly bound, with the odd instant of strain. Pages are generally clean with some minor age toning, the the very occasional handling mark throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wearVery Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copyVery Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copyGood - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as willbe described in the condition report under 'condition'Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repairPoor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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DESCRIPTIONThe works intention is clearly summarised by the author in the introduction. It states:'Following a history of ancient Africa, I have sought to present a summary of the principal expeditions and individual explorers that have entered the continent during the past two hundred years, together with results of the labors.'This work explores the history of western exploration in Africa from 17th to the 19th century, whose expeditionsIt is important to note this works colonial attitudes, and the racial slurs used in the work, which reflect the societal perceptions of the late 19th century.This work particular praises the explorer Henry Morton Stanley, his exploration of the Continent, and his leadership of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. Though initially welcomed home a hero, the expedition was later heavily criticised, with many believing tha it was their cattle that introduced an unknown parasite to numerous Africa territories, resulting in widespread illness. This would be the last major expedition across the interior of Africa in the 19th century.Discussing these such stories of exploration, this work documents Western perceptions of the Africa continent during the 19th century.Profusely illustrated throughout.
CONDITIONIn a full cloth binding, in the style of morocco leather and marbled endpapers. Externally sound. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Light rubbing to the spine, joint and extremities. Slight rubbing to the front board effecting the gilt lettering. Small amount of loss to the cloth to the front joint, with a small amount of fraying. Tape repairs to the front and rear joints. Very minor offsetting to the reverse of the front free endpaper, caused by the frontispiece. Joint to front free endpaper is strained. Internally, generally firmly bound, with the odd instant of strain. Pages are generally clean with some minor age toning, the the very occasional handling mark throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wearVery Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copyVery Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copyGood - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as willbe described in the condition report under 'condition'Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repairPoor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEEWe offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions.Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected.Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
