Paterson's Cape travels 1777 to 1779 / [edited by] Vernon S. Forbes and John Rourke.

Paterson, William (1755-1810)

Johannesburg : Brenthurst Press, 1980. Limited edition of 850 copies. Fine cloth copy with illustrated end-papers in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 202 pages; Physical description. : 202 p. : col. Ill. , maps ; 27 x 27 cm. Series: Brenthurst series ; 6. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 181-184. Subject: Paterson, William, 1755-1810. Paterson, W. (William), 1755-1810 Natural history - Africa, Southern. Natural history - South Africa. Botany - South Africa Plant collectors - South Africa South Africa - Description and travel - Early works to 1800. South Africa - Description and travel - To 1800. South Africa - Natural history. Notes: This publication of Paterson's original manuscript, an account of four journies into the southern parts of Africa, differs from the version published in his lifetime and includes full-color illustrations selected from his picture collection. Item #199259

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