[1019]. [6], 114pp, frontispiece and 13 further black and white photographic plate illustrations. Grey cloth-covered boards; black titles on front and spine. 12mo. Sun-faded spine; ink spot near heel. Lightly bumped and rubbed spine ends; front joint scuffed. Lightly bumped and rubbed edges and corners; front board bowed. Dusty top text block edge, all edges foxed and tanned. Front free endpaper absent, prelims foxing and tanned.
A 1919 book, with a style and perspective very much of its time. It aims to teach children in Britain about African people, presenting stories and details of their lives with themes of mission work and cultural exchange.
