Handsome copy with fold-out map & full page engravings The Achievements Of Stanley And Other African Explorers Comprising all the late and really great achievements won in the exploration of the vast unknown region of equatorial Africa; chief among which are the finding of the lost Livingstone by Stanley, the explorations of the great lakes, the wonderful experiences of Sir Samuel W. Baker, in his remarkable expediation, with a small army, under royal authority, to the Central Lake Region by way of the Nile; the discoveries of Lieut. Cameron in his memorable overland journey across the entire continent from east to west; and the crowning triumph of all, won by the daring and intrepid Stanley, in facing a thousand perils by savages, cataracts, disease, wild beasts and starvation, but by an almost superhuman heroism, forcing his way down the dark river 2500 miles, and solving the great mystery by proving Livingstone's Lualaba verily the headwaters of the mighty CONGO. And thus opening a grand highway from the west coast to the heart and treasures of one of the most populous and productive continents of the globe. Item Description A good example of a decorated Victorian cloth binding in fine condition. Illustrated with frontispiece of Stanley, 60 full page wood engravings, and fold-out map of Africa. Published by Hubbard Brothers, Philadelphia, 1878. Publishers’ original dark green boards with reproduction of Stanley's signature on upper cover; bright gilt lettering on the spine, with gilt figure carrying a canoe into water. Book Dimensions: 23 x 16 x 5 cm and Number of Pages: 605 Weight over 1.4kg unpackaged Condition The book is beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well bound copy. External covers are clean and in nice shape, with light wear to boards’ corners and to head and foot of spine. Internally; the book in very good condition indeed. A name with neat ink on first front free endpaper page. Pages are very clean, with no visible foxing or marks. The fold out map is complete and in nice condition. The contents are tight, bright and clean (Please see pictures).