vi, 400, [2]pp, with engraved frontispiece and engraved vignette on title page. Marbled boards with green title label on spine. Marbled edges. 8vo. Boards are worn, heavily rubbed around spine, corners and edges, softened and rounded at edges. Title label rubbed obscuring lettering. Spotting and toning on first and last few leaves else internally neat and clean.
Robert Moffat (1795-1883) was a Scottish congregationalist missionary who spent much of his working life in southern Africa. This volume records his experiences and encounters with indigenous tribes, particularly among the people of Botswana.
