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19th-Century European Exploration of Africa

Orsi Libri

A list of 18 English, French, and Italian books, mostly first editions, which are considered milestones in the history of African travels and explorations during the nineteenth century. The list shows a number of major works on the topic by Henry Stanley and David Livingstone, including their translations.
Specialities
  • Natural history
  • Africana
  • Anthropology
  • Cartography
  • Exploration