[1883] The Heroes of African Discovery & Adventure: From the Earliest Times to the Death of Livingstone

Description

Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

An undated copy, dated from Jisc 1883. The first edition of this work, identified from inscription dated 1884, which precedes all later printings. An illustrated volume tracing the history of African discovery and exploration by C. E. Bourne, from the earliest times until the death of Livingstone. Chapters look at explorations such as that of James Bruce in Abyssinia, Mungo Park and Clapperton in Western Africa, and Livingstone and Stanley's journeys among others. 

With illustrations in black and white, as well as a double page coloured map, one plate in colour. 

School prize inscription to the recto of the coloured map, dated 1884.