First Footsteps in East Africa or, an Exploration of Harar (2 Volumes). – Burton, Captain Sir Richard F

Edited by his wife, Isabel Burton

This leather-bound volume has been photographically reproduced from a rare, early edition. A classic adventure story of travel exploration in Somalia. Introduces the infamous Isa trabesmen, tribal trials social customs and the first glimpse of life inside Harar, a walled city ruled by a despotic prince and his brutal officials. Gilt to all edges. Marbled end papers. Some splitting to the front end papers of Vol 1. Contents clean and binding tight. Reprint Memorial Edition. Condition: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. Leather bound with gilt lettering and red borders on the front covers.

Publisher: Time Life Books
Date Published: 1984
Publication Place: London

Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover. Leather bound with gilt lettering and red borders on the front covers.