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The Congo and the founding of the free state. A story of work and exploration by STANLEY, Henry M.

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Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts

Title: The Congo and the founding of the free state. A story of work and exploration
Author: STANLEY, Henry M.
Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description: New York: Harper & Brothers, 1885. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. With frontispiece in each volume, 5 colored maps (including 2 very large folding maps in the pocket to each volume) 42 full-page engraved plates and dozens of text woodcuts. The folding maps are in excellent condition, without tears. Original publisher’s decorated cloth, very minor smudging but with bright colors; interior absolutely excellent. Withdrawn from the New Jersey Historical Society, with their bookplate indicating a gift from Marcus S. Ward and their inconspicuous blindstamp on each title. A wonderful copy. First American edition, published the same time in London. Already a famous explorer, Stanley was approached by King Leopold II of the Belgians to assist in opening up the Congo region for development and “westernization,” although his main intent was to exploit the natural resources of the region for himself. Between 1879 and 1894, Stanley built a road from the lower Congo to Stanley Pool, launching steamers on the upper river. Despite entering into treaties with local chieftains, he assisted Leopold to fully exploit the entire area, often with cruel acts against the indigenous population (including his own porters). In this, his journalistic recitation of his time spent there, he details the social and economic evolution of the area in the creation of the Congo Free State. Stanley (1841-1904), though born in Wales, spent many years in the United States, actually fighting in the Civil War for both the Confederate and Union armies. Most famous for his exploration of the African Continent and his locating the missionary and explorer David Livingstone, he was revered as a romantic explorer and journalist despite also being known for his cruelty and disregard of African natives.

ORIGINAL "LADY SINGS THE BLUES" LOBBY CARD SET (x8)

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Title: ORIGINAL "LADY SINGS THE BLUES" LOBBY CARD SET (x8)
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
Description: Cleveland: LPIU, 1972. Set of 8 lobby cards (14 in. x 11 in.) In Very Good condition. Light age toning and light wear to corners and edges, with yellow stain to back top right corner of all cards. FJ Consignment. Shelved in Rockville Room A. 1375693. Special Collections - Upstairs.

Why We Lost: A General's Inside Account of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars by Daniel Bolger

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Title: Why We Lost: A General's Inside Account of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
Author: Daniel Bolger
Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA (United States)
ISBN: 9780544370487
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.

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