Classics of Exploration
A narrative of a ride to Khiva as well as a short account of Russia’s eastward advance. The author was a Captain with the Royal Horse Guards as well as an intrepid traveller and pioneering balloonist. Marbled end papers. Bright gilt to all edges. 487 Pages. 2 fold-out maps in pockets and a sketch map of Russia’s advance opposite the title page. Reprint. Condition: Very good+. Binding: Hardcover. Faux leather. Gilt lettering. Red panels on spine. Red and gold border on front cover.
Publisher: Time Life Books / Cassell Petter & Calpin
Date Published: 1986
Publication Place: London
Condition: Very good+.
Binding: Hardcover. Faux leather. Gilt lettering. Red panels on spine. Red and gold border on front cover.
Additional information
| Weight | 800 g |
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