Morocco; Its People and Places

De Amicis, Edmondo

Published by Henry T. Coates & Co, Philadelphia, 1897

About this Item

2 vol. [6], vii-viii, [2], 3-253, [3]; [6], vii-viii, [2], 3-226, [2] pp. White publisher's cloth with gilt decorations and borders on the front boards, gilt lettering and decorations on the spines; top edges gilt. Red linen dust jackets. Each volume with a red ribbon bookmark bound in. Title pages printed in orange and black. Illustrated with several photogravure plates in both volumes and with a folding map in color in the rear of volume two. Translated from the Thirteenth Italian edition by Maria Hornor Lansdale. Without the slipcase. A stunning deluxe edition of De Amicis' work on Morocco translated into English. The author here tells of his experiences in several different cities, including Tangiers and Zeggota. The illustrations depict the vibrant culture of the region, showing the traditional clothing, markets, pack animals (including camels) being loaded up with goods, the density of the population, and how different socio-economic stratas experienced life in Morocco. Seller Inventory # 000013068

Bibliographic Details

Title: Morocco; Its People and Places

Publisher: Henry T. Coates & Co, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1897

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: Later edition.