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The Life and Letters of Sir Harry Johnston

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""The Life and Letters of Sir Harry Johnston"" is a biography of the British explorer, naturalist, and colonial administrator Sir Harry Johnston, written by his son, Alex Johnston. The book covers Johnston's life from his birth in 1858 to his death in 1927, including his many expeditions to Africa, his work as a colonial administrator in Uganda and Sierra Leone, and his contributions to the study of African flora and fauna. The book also includes a selection of Johnston's letters, providing insight into his thoughts and experiences throughout his life. Overall, ""The Life and Letters of Sir Harry Johnston"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and achievements of one of the most important figures in African exploration and colonial history.1929. A look at the life of Johnston, artist, explorer, Doctor of Science, Governor, knight of two Orders, Gold Medallist of five Societies, novelist and freelance politician by his brother through anecdotes and correspondence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162788852
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 366
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 490 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024
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""The Life and Letters of Sir Harry Johnston"" is a biography of the British explorer, naturalist, and colonial administrator Sir Harry Johnston, written by his son, Alex Johnston. The book covers Johnston's life from his birth in 1858 to his death in 1927, including his many expeditions to Africa, his work as a colonial administrator in Uganda and Sierra Leone, and his contributions to the study of African flora and fauna. The book also includes a selection of Johnston's letters, providing insight into his thoughts and experiences throughout his life. Overall, ""The Life and Letters of Sir Harry Johnston"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and achievements of one of the most important figures in African exploration and colonial history.1929. A look at the life of Johnston, artist, explorer, Doctor of Science, Governor, knight of two Orders, Gold Medallist of five Societies, novelist and freelance politician by his brother through anecdotes and correspondence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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