THE DISCOVERY OF RIVER GAMBRA BY RICHARD JOBSON, 1623. by GAMBLE, David P. & HAIR, P.E.H. (Eds.)

THE DISCOVERY OF RIVER GAMBRA BY RICHARD JOBSON, 1623. GAMBLE, David P. & HAIR, P.E.H. (Eds.): 70373 Lond. The Hakluyt Society. 1999. Roy.8vo. Or.dec.cl. d.w. xvi,341pp. Col.plates & b/w ills. Maps. A pristine copy in a pristine dustjacket. Hakluyt Society, New Series III, vol 2. The splendid new series larger than the earlier series. An account of Jobson's largely unsuccessful attempt to make contact with the gold trade in Africa. His account of the river, its commerce, natural history & peoples was the first to appear in print. $120.00AUD
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