G. G. Beslier - Le Sénégal - 1935

Charming illustrated edition of 5 sketches and 14 engravings, with a preface by Colonel Ferrandi of this collection that fits into the tradition of French colonial studies of the early 20th century, aiming to present in a concise and well-documented manner the geography, history, economy and societies of Senegal, then part of French West Africa -

Beslier, administrator and discerning observer, here lays out the physical characteristics of the territory, the natural resources, the developing infrastructures, as well as the social and political structures, highlighting the transformations induced by colonization -

G. G. Beslier - Senegal - 1935 - Payot -
225 pages

Very good condition of the binding, the work in its half-calf binding with original corners, marbled boards, light signs of wear, colored edges, spine with raised bands ornamented, title and author’s name gilded -

Good interior condition, browning, work enriched with 5 sketches and 14 engravings, with a preface by Colonel Ferrandi, marbled endpapers in good condition -

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