GRAY, Major William and DOCHARD

Travels in Western Africa, in the years 1818, 19, 20, and 21, from the River Gambia, through Woolli, Bondoo, Galam, Kasson, Kaarta, and Foolidoo, to the River Niger.

London: 1825. Octavo. (8 1/2 x 5 inches). [iii]-xv, [1], 413pp. 14 plates (10 aquatints, 4 lithographs), 1 folding map. (Without the half title.).

Modern half calf over marbled paper-covered boards, the spine with raised bands, leather label

First edition of this account of a British exploring expedition whose goal was to explore the interior of Africa starting on the western coast with the goal of locating the source of the Niger River.

The text describes the local scenery and populace, and the plates show native costumes, villages, local flora; one plate shows eight musical instruments. The author's final chapter discusses slavery and the nature of the African race in general.

Abbey Travel 282; Gay 2899.

Item #24244

Price: $750.00