HORNEMANN, Friedrich (1772-1800) - The journal of Frederick Horneman's travels: from Cairo to Mourzouk, the capital of the kingdom of Fezzan, in Africa, in the years 1797-98. London: G. and W. Nicol, 1802. First English edition. Horneman was sent by the African Association to discover the source of the Niger and became the first European in modern times to traverse the northeastern Sahara. 4to (251 x 215mm). 3 engraved maps of which 2 large and folding (some spotting). Contemporary half green morocco, marbled boards, gilt spine, speckled edges (lightly rubbed).


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