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.