cover image: Travels in the interior of southern Africa / by William J. Burchell ; with an entirely new map, and numerous engravings

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Travels in the interior of southern Africa / by William J. Burchell ; with an entirely new map, and numerous engravings

1822

"London: Printed by A.& R. Spottiswoode." "Hints on emigration to the Cape of Good Hope, by the same author", p. [1]-4 at end of v.1. "The itinerary and register of the weather": v.1, p. [555]-573. Errata slip bound in v.1 following p. 282; errata p. [8] in 1st pagination sequence of v.2. Plates signed "Engraved after the original drawing by W.J. Burchell". Plates are hand-colored. Mendelssohn, S. South African bib., v. 1, p. 331 Also available online. SCNHRB copy (v.1: 39088012038345; v.2: 39088012038352) has bookplate: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. The Russell E. Train Africana Collection. SCNHRB copy has laid-in bookdealer's description and author's profile that have been removed to the Train manuscript file. SCNHRB copy half bound in recent sprinkled calf and marbled paper boards, gilt decorated and lettered spine. Elecresource
natural history description and travel russell e. train africana collection (smithsonian libraries) khoisan (african people) burchell, william john burchell, william j

Authors

Burchell, William J. (William John) 1781-1863, Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian Libraries) DSI, Burchell, William John 1782?-1863 Travel

Dates
1824
Format
2 v., [21] leaves of plates (7 folded) : ill. (acquatints, wood engravings), map ; 28 cm
Place Discussed
South Africa
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
South Africa
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/2ee83e6eb0c73ebcb94b500e0268ec7d

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