Rare 1872 Thirty Yrs DAVID LIVINGSTONE & Herald Stanley Expedition Birth-burial - $3,000 - (Greenwell Springs, LA)

Rare! 1872 615 pages ‘The Great Explorer’s Life History Thirty Years Adventures and the Discoveries Dr. DAVID LIVINGSTONE and the Herald-Stanley Expedition From his Birthplace to his Burial’ A complete reliable and graphic history of the extensive explorations, important discoveries and thrilling adventures of the greatest explorer of modern times, in the richest and wildest country upon the face of the earth among savage men, ferocious beasts, deadly reptiles, poisonous insects, etc., covering a period of nearly 30 years and including a full and graphic account of the Herald Stanley expedition and what it experienced and accomplished; also the last letters penned by the great explorer, the full account of his lonely death, return to the remains to England, burial, etc., etc. To which is added a sketch of other important discoveries in Africa including the celebrated diamond diggings at Colesberg Kopje. Livingstone’s Africa perilous adventures and extensive discoveries in the interior of Africa from the personal narrative of David livingstone together with the remarkable success and important results of the Herald Stanley expedition as furnished by H M Stanley, Esquire. Illustrated with Numerous engravings Owners name penciled in front, one blank page has scribble out of some info No pages falling out. Spine is to cover it mostly intact except back top spine where some string spine has begun to show (see photos). Back two blank pages have torn parts. 146 year of book has slight musty aroma. Pages are illustrations generally clear and legible. I am not the book repair expert. Please look to the photos for any additional descriptions and ask any necessary questions prior to purchase. Thanks so very much for looking.

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