from the Cape of Good Hope to Morocco; in Caffiraria, the kingdoms of Mataman, Angola, Massi, Monoemugi, Muschako, Bahahara, Wangara, Haoussa, &. &. And thence through the Desert of Sahara and the North of Barbary to Morocco, between the years 1781 and 1797.
London, Phillips, 1801
One of the finest hoax narratives. This was, in fact, Damberger's third such hoax. An account of a traversal of Africa from South to North, a feat not achieved until a century later by Grogan and Sharpe. It was published originally in Leipzig and 'was so carefully crafted from the narratives of authentic explorers, and so rich in plausible detail, that it was immediately accepted as an authentic narrative' (Howgego). It was so popular that it went through seven English editions in its first year.
First edition. 8vo, xvi, 299 pp., 2 pages ads at end, Folding map, 3 hand-coloured plates ( 1 with short tear to blank inner margin), contemporary tree calf, spine richly gilt morocco label, a fine copy.
First edition. 8vo, xvi, 299 pp., 2 pages ads at end, Folding map, 3 hand-coloured plates ( 1 with short tear to blank inner margin), contemporary tree calf, spine richly gilt morocco label, a fine copy.
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