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Creator Barrow, John, Sir, 1764–1848

Subject Terms Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Description and travel.

1. Travels into the interior of Southern Africa : in which are described the character and condition of the Dutch colonists of the Cape of Good Hope, and of the several tribes of natives beyond its limits : the natural history of such subjects as occurred in the animal, mineral and vegetable kingdoms : and the geography of the southern extremity of Africa : comprehending also a topographical and statistical sketch of the Cape Colony : with an inquiry into its importance as a naval and military station, as a commercial emporium : and as a territorial possession / by John Barrow, Esq. F.R.S ; author of "Travels in China", "Africa semper aliquid novi offert" ; in two volumes. Vol. I[-II]

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Creator:: Barrow, John, Sir, 1764–1848
Date:: 1806
Physical Description:: 2 v. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. An account of travels into the interior of Southern Africa in the years 1797 and 1798 : including cursory observations on the geology and geography of the southern part of that continent : the natural history of such objects as occured inthe animal, vegetable and mineral kingdons : and sketches of the physical and moral characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope : to which is annexed a description of the present state, population, and produces of that extensive colony : with a map constructed entirely from actual observations made in the course of the travels / By John Barrow ...

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Creator:: Barrow, John, Sir, 1764–1848
Date:: 1801-1804
Physical Description:: 2 v. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts