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Arnot

GARENGANZE; or Seven Years' Pioneer Mission Work in Central Africa.

James E. Hawkins, 1893

324,50 €

Buddenbrooks Inc.

(Newburyport, Stati Uniti d'America)

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Anno di pubblicazione
1893
Luogo di stampa
London
Autore
Arnot
Editori
James E. Hawkins
Edizione
Early printing formated as the first and very possibly the first
Lingue
Inglese
Prima edizione

Descrizione

Early printing formated as the first and very possibly the first edition with an amended title-page. Illustrated with twenty drawings by the author, and an original coloured folding map prepared by the Royal Geographical Society. 8vo, original sienna cloth lettered and pictorially decorated in gilt and black on the covers and spine in classic Victorian style. x, 274. Index. A handsome, clean and bright copy.

Edizione: scarce and a classic work of victorian area discovery and exploration during the opening of africa. ?this (is the) story of seven years of pioneer mission work in the heart of the dark continent.it is a son?s letter to his mother and the home group; and it is a story of strictly pioneer work, for he undertook to cross the continent by foot. the journey, undertaken in an apostolic spirit, was marked by that savour of the supernatural which is so sweet to the believer.the book is a revelation of passion for the soul.? (preface to the third edition)