DIXON Denham (1786-1828) - Hugh CLAPPERTON (1788-1827) - Narrative of Travels and Discoveries in Northern and Central Africa,in the years 1822, 1823, and 1824. London: John Murray, 1826. An official expedition to discover the course of the Niger from the starting point of Tripoli, rather than West Africa. Clapperton and Oudney were the original members of the party, to which Denham, who seemed to have had influential supporters, was added and given command, but whose "arrogance, malice, and contempt for his colleagues from the start soured relations between them" (ODNB). 2 parts in one volume, 4to (271 x 215mm). Large folding map and 37 engraved plates of which one coloured, woodcut illustrations (some occasional stains and light browning). Contemporary calf, gilt fillet borders and gilt spine (spine restored, some rubbing). Provenance: S.F. Philips (book label).


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