Author: Morell, John Reynell.
Title: ALGERIA: The Topography and History, Political, Social and Natural.
Description: Nathaniel Cooke ..., 1854. 1st Ed. 490pp. Frontis., 10 plates, ills., [lacking folding map]. Light sporadic browning, marbled e.ps. and edges, large blank bookplate, bound by Maclehose of Glasgow in prize calf binding, double gilt rule and blind tooled border to boards with device to centre of upper board, intricate gilt tooled compartments with gilt lettered title label to spine, minor marking and signs of wear. ¶ John Reynell Morell (1821–91). With fascinating pen-portraits of the inhabitants of Algeria, their customs, beliefs and daily lives. Much useful information is provided on the effects of French colonisation which have left an indelible trace upon the culture of that area.

Keywords: VOYAGES AND TRAVEL; AFRICA


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