Dernier journal du docteur David Livingstone relatant ses explorations et découvertes de 1866 à 1873 [...].

Paris, Hachette & Cie, 1876

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2 vol., 8vo: [6]-vii-394, [4]-416 pp.; 63 pl. (sm. tears in maps, occ. foxing).

Publ. bindings, a.e.g., reps endpapers (minor def. boards).

French ed. of this travelogue (1865-1873) published by Waller after Livingstone's death. Waller (1833–1896), an associate of Livingstone in the 1850's in the Zambezi, was well-known for his vigorous anti-slavery campaign. Ill. with 47 full-page pl., 13 pl. in-text and 5 folding maps.
Ref. BL. - BnF. - Opac KBR.
Prov. Ms. entries on flyleaf.