FIRST FOOTSTEPS IN EAST AFRICA; OR, AN EXPLORATION OF HARAR

Diary Of Disaster

FIRST FOOTSTEPS IN EAST AFRICA; OR, AN EXPLORATION OF HARAR

By Richard F. Burton

1856

First edition, second issue (as common) of Burton's classic account of his travels in Somalia and Ethiopia, with appendices including the diary and observations of John Speke and an early effort at a grammar of the Harari language.

Near fine.

Price: $1,750.00

FIRST FOOTSTEPS IN EAST AFRICA; OR, AN EXPLORATION OF HARAR

"Harar, moreover, had never been visited, and few are the cities of the world which in the present age, when men hurry about the earth, have not opened their gates to European adventure."

With index and appendices, the suppressed fourth of which is noted solely with the line, "It has been found necessary to omit this Appendix." A landmark in the literature of European exploration.

The Object

London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1856. 8'' x 5''. Early half brown calf with brown cloth boards and gilt-stamped spine. Red morocco spine label. All edges marbled. Illustrated with three color plates and two maps. 648 pages. Previous owner's name in pen on front free endpaper. Light edgewear and bumping.

The Fine Print

We work hard to meet our ethical responsibility to describe our material accurately. All items are guaranteed as described and may be returned for any reason within 30 days. Please notify us before mailing a return.

We guarantee the authenticity of our items. All materials are original (meaning not facsimiles or reproductions) unless otherwise noted. First editions (meaning first edition, first printing) are explicitly stated. TPM is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and upholds their Code of Ethics.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. We're happy to provide additional images on request.

All domestic orders ship gratis. For orders under $250, free USPS media mail shipping is included; orders $250 and over ship USPS Ground Advantage. International orders over $1000 also ship gratis. Expedited, overnight, as well as other carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, etc.), may carry additional costs beyond quoted rates. All orders receive tracking information and a direct contact in case of any questions.

International buyers are responsible for any customs, taxes, and related import fees. Please note that we are unable to accomodate requests to misrepresent, misdeclare, or otherwise falsify customs documents when shipping internationally. We appreciate your understanding.

We accept all major credit cards, Paypal, Venmo, check, money order, and bank wire. We are happy to bill institutional buyers' needs. Sales tax will be added to applicable purchases. Items subject to prior sale.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact us. We prioritize our long-term relationships far above any individual purchase, and we want you to love your item as much as we loved cataloguing it.

Add to Cart Ask a Question Add to Wish List

More by Richard F. Burton