Journal of a Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa

Hugh Clapperton, Journal of a Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa, from the Bight of Benin to Soccatoo, to Which Is Added the Journal of Richard Lander from Kano to the Sea-Coast. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea and Carey, 1829. With a “Short Sketch of the Life of Captain Clapperton” by Lieutenant-Colonel Clapperton. 422 pages. First American edition. Hardbound (partly rebound with retention of original leather on front and rear covers). Folding map. Foxing throughout, some staining to early pages, but tight and generally good. An important early item of African exploration (see earlier companion volume below). $110.