A Donaldson Smith (36 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Fourth Edition. The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the cover, including creases and edge wear. The spine shows signs of use but remains intact. There is no dust jacket visible in the provided images, and no inscriptions or library markings are present. The pages are clean and free from significant markings, maintaining the book's readability. unknown (dust jacket not visible in photos). End paper map by A. Karl/H. George (illustrator).…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: Gut. 2656 Seiten; 9780393954760.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 2.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Paperback, 10 x 11 in. / 88 pgs / 75 color. Sealed, new. In One True Thing, the artist presents a multi-media range of new work that demonstrates the evolution of his ideas and his ongoing commitment to issues of construction and interpretation of meaning. The body of work Marshall is developing for the book and exhibition centers on the idea of ambiguity surrounding the representation of African Americans in our culture. Stemming in part from the Rythm Mastr comic strip project first developed for the 2000 Carnegie International exhibition, the monumental paintings in this new body of work portray figures in the urban landscape of the South Side of Chicago, inspired by the tradition of old-master paintings, especially the townscapes of Canaletto. Marshall is also creating several photographic series depicting urban settings along with a group of figurative works based on African tribal sculptures.…

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the travels of the author, an explorer from Philadelphia, and his experiences traversing the Horn of Africa from 1894-1895. With an eye for scientific discovery and a passion for the unknown, the author shares his encounters with local communities as he navigates the vast and often treacherous terrain. The narrative offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of cultures and ecosystems that define this region, shedding light on the complex social dynamics and environmental challenges faced by its inhabitants. Through the author's detailed observations and captivating storytelling, this book not only documents an extraordinary journey but also provides valuable insights into the history, geography, and natural wonders of the Horn of Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. xvi, 471, 6 maps (5 folded). This is an ex-library copy, with markings including the ghost of a label at the foot of its spine, a scar from the removal of a circular (ca two inches diameter) label at the front panel, a bookplate at the front pastedown, the ghost of a circulation slip and a short tear at the rear pastedown. The binding is worn but good; front inner hinge broken, contents unmarked, all maps present and very good, one map loosening from binding, a second showing a short tear at its gutter edge, one leaf removed following final page of index. 1960 grams.…

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large 8vo, 16+471 pages, many illustrations (full-page & text), 6 maps (5 folding) : an account of an expedition to explore the unknown territory between Somaliland and Lake Rudolf (now Lake Turkana) in 1894-5. The author, an American medical doctor, collected a large number of zoological, geological and ethnographic specimens. He was accompanied by a taxidermist, who prepared the hides of the large number of big-game animals he shot, Czech page 257 "a handsome book with considerable hunting content"; professionally rebound in 3/4 leather with marbled boards, raised bands, gilt lettering, new end papers, now in vg condition, FIRST EDITION east africa somaliland lake lamu african big game hunting lake rudolph ogaden shebbeli river lion leopard teleki elephant hunter. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued. First Edition. 471, [4]ads. with half-title. photogravure frontis. portrait, 6 maps (5 folding, some partly coloured), & numerous illus. (many full-page). original gilt-stamped cloth., tear along 1 map fold . First Edition. The expedition explored the unknown territory between Somaliland and Lake Rudolf. "At the time it was the universal opinion.that it would be impossible to enter the Galla countries, let alone reach Lake Rudolf, with less than two or three hundred well-drilled followers." (from Introduction). Minimal markings - only inside front and back covers and spine - otherwise clean. Ex-Library. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. one of the classics of East African exploration; Binding: Orig. maroon cloth; Condition notes: wear to board edges, corners and spine ends, a Good copy of this important book; Illustrations: numerous drawings & photos; Maps: 6; Pages: xvi + 471; Edition/printing: 1st.

Condition: Very Good. xvi, 471, portrait frontis, b/w illus (26 full page), 6 folding maps. . HB. Roy. 8vo, orig. cloth, rubbed, worn and repaired to head and foot of spine, gilt title to spine faded, fore- and bottom edge uncut, some gatherings unopened; some minor spotting to page edges, tissue guard to frontispiece foxed. Good. From the library of British dipterist, D.J. Greathead (1931-2006), with his name to endpaper. First edition. Illustrated by Charles Whymper (1853-1941), Arthur Twidle (1864-1936), and others. Arthur Donaldson Smith (1866-1939) was a noted American explorer, naturalist and big game hunter who, between 1894 and 1895, led an ambitious expedition to Lake Rudolf (now Lake Turkana). Over the course of this 4,000-mile journey through British Somaliland, southern Ethiopia, and Kenya, Smith and his team traversed largely unmapped territory while collecting a wide range of botanical, zoological, entomological, geological, and ethnographic specimens for scientific study. This detailed account of the expedition also chronicles his experiences with local communities and his pursuits as a big-game hunter.The Appendices contain reports on the scientific collections made during the expedition including: Fishes by Albert Günther; Araneae by Eugene Simon; Solifugae, Scorpiones, Chilopoda and Diplopoda by R.I. Pocock; Lepidoptera, Heterocera by W.J. Holland; Geology by J.W. Gregory; Fossil Cephalopoda by G.C. Crick; Ethnographical objects by Stewart Culin; Coleoptera by Karl Jordan.Czech p. 258.…

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued. First Edition. 471pp, [4]ads. with half-title. photogravure frontis. portrait, 6 maps (5 folding, some partly coloured), & numerous illus. (many full-page). original gilt-stamped cloth., Original cloth cover with gilt lettering and elephant head. First Edition. The expedition explored the unknown territory between Somaliland and Lake Rudolf. "At the time it was the universal opinion.that it would be impossible to enter the Galla countries, let alone reach Lake Rudolf, with less than two or three hundred well-drilled followers." (from Introduction). Minimal markings - only inside front and back covers, title page and spine - otherwise clean. All maps appear to be in excellent condition. Overall tight clean vg+ condition. Ex-Library.…

First edition; large 8vo (26 x 18 cm); 71 illustrations including portrait frontispiece and many plates by C. Whymper and others, six folding maps at rear, a little very light spotting to frontis., bookplate to front pastedown; publisher's red cloth, gilt lettering to vignette and spine, spine a little faded and professionally restored, a very good copy; xvi, 471pp. 'A handsome book' (Czech). A noted explorer, naturalist and hunter, Smith and his party explored the then unknown region between Somaliland and Lake Rudolph. They hunted lion, rhinoceros, leopard, kudu, elephant, buffalo, waterbuck etc. David W. Phillipson (b.1942) is the current Emeritus Professor of African Archaeology at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and was Director of the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology of the University of Cambridge for 25 years. His most notable work has been in Ethiopia, particularly on the archaeology of Aksumite sites. Czech pp.149-150.…

Hardcover. 8vo. pp. xvi, 471, [4]ads. with half-title. photogravure frontis. portrait, 6 maps (5 folding, some partly coloured), & numerous illus. (many full-page). original gilt-stamped cloth (some foxing to frontis., tear along 1 map fold repaired with very small loss outside in border area & margin). First Edition. The expedition explored the unknown territory between Somaliland and Lake Rudolf. "At the time it was the universal opinion.that it would be impossible to enter the Galla countries, let alone reach Lake Rudolf, with less than two or three hundred well-drilled followers." (Introduction) Smith hunted elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, and other wild game, and made important natural history collections, discovering many new species of birds, reptiles, plants, &c. …

First edition. Portrait frontispiece of author, numerous in-text illustrations and 6 folding maps. 8vo. Original maroon cloth with gilt spine. Spine toned, outer joints rubbed, lower margins slightly affected by damp staining, inner hinges cracking. Ownership inscriptions to ffep and half title. xvi, 471pp. London, Edward Arnold. …

Condition: Very good plus copy. 1897 London/New York, 1st edn, 471pp, illus, fold-out maps, teg. Rhino, lion, leopard, elephant, etc. Author traveled from Somalia through the Ogaden and Boran to Lake Rudolph. Book is illustrated with drawings and photographs by the author. A much sought after and readable book on hunting and exploration in Africa.…