Lot #04/02 Shifts and expedients of camp life, travel and exploration by W.B. Lord & Thomas Baines

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Lot #04/02 Shifts and expedients of camp life, travel and exploration by W.B. Lord & Thomas Baines. A “bible” for travellers & explorers of the mid-1800s, with tips on wilderness survival from setting up a shelter, to tying knots. Based on Baines’ experiences in Africa & Australia and Lords’ experiences in Asia & India. Illustrated with sketches & diagrams by Thomas Baines. “Africana Reprint Library” vol. 3. Johannesburg, Africana Book Society, 1975. Reduced facsimile reprint, with new foreword. 8vo. Decorative boards. Dust jacket. Pp. xvi,iv,(i),734, frontispiece, illustrations. Dust jacket spine faded, rubbed, some foxing in the text. Good+ Reserve price: R550.00 bids welcome