Description: Scarce Antique 1898 Book THE WORLD'S UNKNOWN by JW BUEL Illustrated History Item Description: Up for sale is this scarce book, "The World's Unknown: An All-Embracing History of a Century of Exploration and Discovery..." Book Details: -Written by J.W. Buel (Author of "The Story of Man," "Exile Life in Siberia," "Beautiful Paris," "America's Wonderlands," "Sea and Land," "The Living World," "The Beautiful Story," "Manual of Self-Help," etc. -Published by B. F. Johnson Publishing Co., in Richmond, VA. -Copyrighted 1898, by C. R Graham. -Illustrated with over two hundred (200) engravings made for this work by the best American artists. -Recording in graphic narrative the strange experiences, thrilling adventures, and great achievements of the most famous travelers. - Treated under proper divisions and classifications, and embracing, an expositional completeness, All the Least Known Countries of the Globe. -A condensation of the world's best books of research among savage men and animals of darkest lands, being descriptive of peoples, customs, superstitions, curious creatures, and Wonderful Things Seen by Famous Explorers in tropic regions and arctic climes. - The whole comprising and encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, representing the civilization in heroic accomplishments of one hundred years. This antique book titled "The World's Unknown" by J.W. Buel is a rare gem for history enthusiasts and collectors alike. Published in 1898 by B.F. Johnson Publishing Co. in Richmond, VA, this hardcover book features illustrations from various artists and is an original print. Condition details: -Original publisher's red cloth with boards blocked in black & gilt stamped. Gilt on spine is mostly worn off. -Binding is loose, with some tearing to the endpapers. -The 2-page color illustration in the front is torn down the center crease. -Clean inside, with no writing or creasing/tears (other than the endpapers, already mentioned). -Some foxing/spotting inside. Measures approximately 10.5" x 8," with 608 numbered pages. Photos shown are of the exact item you will receive; see photos for condition details. Check out my other Fascinating Finds! I am happy to combine shipping when able. GREAT NUMBER OF ILLUSTRATIONS. GRAPHIC NARRATIVE OF THE STRANGE EXPERIENCES, THRILLING ADVENTURES, AND THE GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MOST FAMOUS TRAVELERS. ALL THE LEAST KNOWN COUNTRIES OF THE GLOBE. A CONDENSATION OF THE WORLDS BEST BOOKS OF RESEARCH AMONG SAVAGE MEN AND ANIMALS OF DARK LANDS, DESCIPTIVE OF PEOPLES, CUSTOMS, SUPERSTITIONS, CURIOUS CREATURES AND WONDERFUL THINGS SEEN BY EXPLORERS IN TROPIC REGIONS AND ARCTIC CLIMES. GEOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTING CIVILIZATION AND HEROIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 100 YEARS. TIBET, ALASKA, POLAR REGIONS, QUEST OF THE POLE, GREELEY, ARCTIC, DELONG EXPEDITION, SOUTH AMERICAN TROPICS, AFRICA, LIVINGSTONE, CANNIBALS, BAKER EXPEDITION, PACIFIC, ORIENT, GIANTS, RUSSIA, SIBERIA, CUBA, SPAIN. GREAT DETAIL OF INTERESING LANDS WITH ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PICTURES. FOR THE LOVER OF TRAVEL AND THE WORLDS MOST INTERESTING AREAS. Sir Samuel White Baker KCB FRS FRGS (8 June 1821 30 December 1893) was an English explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer and abolitionist. He also held the titles of Pasha and Major-General in the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. He served as the Governor-General of the Equatorial Nile Basin (today's South Sudan and Northern Uganda) between April 1869 and August 1873, which he established as the Province ... The book covers topics on exploration and provides a historical account of the world. It is written in English and is a special find for those interested in antiquarian and collectible books. This is a must-have addition to any collection and a great opportunity to own a piece of history.
Price: 199.49 USD
Location: Gary, Indiana
End Time: 2024-11-12T04:42:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Richmond, VA
Publisher: B. F. Johnson Publishing Co.
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1898
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Various
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: Worldwide
Author: J.W. Buel
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Topic: Exploration