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Excursions in West Africa

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and narrative of a campaign in Kaffir-Land, on the staff of the commander in chief.

Excursions in West Africa

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and narrative of a campaign in Kaffir-Land, on the staff of the commander in chief.

Stock Code 73155

London, Colburn, 1840

'This work contains an account of the principal islands, ports, and settlements on the West Coast of Africa in 1835, and much information is afforded regarding the colonies of the Gold Coast' (Mendelssohn). The book also provides an interesting account of the Kaffir War, in which Alexander served as aide-de-camp to Sir Benjamin d'Urban.

Second edition. 2 volumes, 8vo, xxiii, 428; xii, 353 pp., 2 pages ads at end, frontispiece, 3 maps, 3 plates, 14 vignettes, traces of old stamp to titles, original blindstamped green cloth gilt, old paper labels to foot of spines, short split to lower joint vol. i, split to upper inner hinge same volume, a very good set.
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Shapero Rare Books is an internationally renowned dealer in antiquarian & rare books and works on paper.

Our Bookshop and Gallery can be found in the heart of Mayfair at 106 New Bond Street, where most of our stock is available to view and on public display.

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Excursions in West Africa

ALEXANDER, Sir James Edward.

Stock code: 73155

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