Travel
PIKE, Nicolas
Sub-tropical rambles in the land of the Alphanapteryx. Personal experiences, adventures, and wanderings in and around the island of Mauritius.
Harper, New York 1873. First edition. 8vo., xviii, 509, [1], 4 (adverts) pp., 4 folding maps and charts, wood-engravings (some full-page), original blue cloth gilt, gilt vignette to spine, covers ruled in black, bevelled edges, defective cloth strip to top edge (4cms.), corners worn, generally a clean, bright copy.
A thorough topographical, cultural, and ethnographic guide to the island. The author was U.S. Consul at Port St. Louis. Toussaint D1262.
Price: £ 260
US Dollar Price: $ 0
Stock Number: 71472