Il lotto Lotto n° 53
Titolo : Laird (Macgregor, & R. A. K. Oldfield). Narrative Of An Expedition Into The Interior Of Africa, ..., EPOCA : 1833
Dimensione : 20.9 x 12.5 cm
21.6 x 13.2 cm
21 x 12.6 cm
20.8 x 13 cm
19 x 10.8 cmNote : Laird and Oldfield's work not in Abbey, Cox I p. 393 for the first edition of the proceedings of the African Association (1788). 'As a technical and exploration venture, the [Niger] expedition of 18324 was successful ... Overall, however, the expedition was a disaster ... For almost twenty years thereafter Laird remained mainly an observer of the west African scene, publicly resisting efforts at inland penetration such as the disastrous Niger expedition of 1841, sponsored by the anti-slavery movement with government support, whose death rate amply justified Laird's warnings.' (ODNB). Provenance: Library of Colin and Joan Deacon.Dominic Winter Auctions, banditore, Cerney, UK
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Titolo di vendita : Printed Books, Maps, Travel, Exploration, Natural History, Prints, Archaeology & Gastronomy
Data della vendita : 15/05/2019
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Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale