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PINTO, Major Serpa.

How I crossed Africa:

from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, through unknown countries; discovery of the great Zambesi affluents, &c.

Stock Code
106607
London, Sampson Low, 1881
£950


Pinto was sent by the Portuguese government on an expedition to explore South Central Africa. 'The narrative includes detailed accounts of the native chiefs and their subjects along the route, and is full of all kinds of adventures, the journey having been carried out in the face of exceptional difficulties and privations. The author's experiences with the king of the Ambuellas' daughters appear to have been somewhat embarrassing to the explorer' (Mendelssohn).

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Description

First edition. Two volumes, 8vo., xxx, 377; vii, 388 pp., 32 pages ads at end vol. i, dated January 1881, 9 maps (including large folding map in pocket), 3 facsimiles, and 131 wood-engravings, some full-page, contemporary calf gilt by Relfe Brothers, dark morocco labels, gilt school stamp to upper covers, a very good set.

Bibliography

Czech p131; Mendelssohn II, 168.

Stock ID:106607

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