Wonders of the Tropics or Explorations and Adventures of Henry M. Stanley
Philadelphia: National Publishing Company, 1889. 8vo. [vi], xxiv, [17]-840 pp. FIRST EDITION. With folding map of Central Africa and numerous full-page and text illustrations. Publisher’s cloth decorated in blind, title in gilt on front cover, rebacked, new endpapers; interior very good. Item #15294
First edition of a book intended to thrill the public about the exploits of African explorers (just read the title!). Northrop (1836-1909) recounts the discoveries and adventures of “the world’s greatest explorer” Henry M. Stanley, as well as other well-known and influential travelers of the nineteenth century. The author describes Stanley’s successes and struggles during his many exciting expeditions, including the hardships of exploration life, the encounters with various people and animals he met on his travels, and the perilous journeys he undertook. This work also gives a full account of the fantastic discoveries of other tropical explorers, all of whom possessed “undaunted bravery in the face of danger” and earned “victories ov er bloodthirsty savages and wild beasts.”.
Price: $150.00