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From Goodreads: "Great writer's 1897 account of circumnavigating the globe by steamship. Brimming with ironic, tongue-in-cheek humor, the book describes shark fishing in Australia, riding the rails in India, tiger hunting, diamond mining in South Africa, much more; also peoples, climate, flora and fauna, customs, religion, politics, food, etc. 197 illustrations."
1897 by American Publishing Company. First Edition. Very good condition. Blue cover with gilt stamping on spine and elephant motif on front board. Some shelf wear. Pages and spine are in excellent condition, save a small tear on bottom of cellophane between front illustrations. A very clean, sturdy copy, perfect for collecting!
A beautiful copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION with signature mark "11" on page 161. The American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1897. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing