PEARCE (Nathaniel), & HALLS (J.J.) editor.

The Life and Adventures of Nathaniel Pearce,

written by himself, during a Residence in Abyssinia, from the Years 1810 to 1819. Together with Mr. Coffin’s Account of his Visit to Gondar.

First edition. 2 vols. Small 8vo. Later half calf, red morocco label to each spine, slightly rubbed. ix, 348; viii, 349pp. London, 1831.

£1,500.00

“His journals… are one long record of adventures, and contain a most minute and careful account of the habits and customs of the Abyssinians” (D.N.B.)

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