Expedition of Discovery into the Interior of Africa, through the Hitherto Undiscovered Countries of the Great Namaquas, Boschmans, and Hill Damaras preformed under the auspices of Her Majesty's Government, and the Royal Geographical Society

Expedition of Discovery into the Interior of Africa, through the Hitherto Undiscovered Countries of the Great Namaquas, Boschmans, and Hill Damaras preformed under the auspices of Her Majesty's Government, and the Royal Geographical Society Author: Alexander, James Edward (b.1803 – 1885) 8vo (4.75x7.625") 1938. Alexander, James Edward. London. Henry Colburn. 4 mini compartments, 1 label [both vol labels 1/2 missing] 1/2 dark brown calf, spine faded/worn tan

From Wiki: Sir James Edward Alexander Kt KStJ CB KLS FRSE FRGS (1803 – 1885) was a Scottish traveller, writer and soldier in the British Army. On behalf of the Royal Geographical Society (which he had co-founded), he conducted an exploring expedition into Namaqualand and Damaraland, lasting from 8 September 1836 to 21 September 1837, in the course of which he collected rock specimens, pelts of rare animals, bird skins, weapons and implements from the Herero and Nama, as well as drawing maps of the region and making a first list of Herero words. Subsequently, John Arrowsmith (cartographer) made use of his data to draw a map accompanying his book of the expedition. Alexander Bay on the Orange River mouth, is named after him. In 1877, he was largely responsible for the preservation and transfer of Cleopatra's Needle to England.

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