Originally published in 1908, this book describes the story of Churchill's trip to East Africa in 1907 when he was Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, accompanied by his Private Secretary, Eddie Marsh, and an uncle by marriage, Colonel Gordon Wilson. The party sailed from Malta in the cruiser "Venus" and arrived at Mombasa on 28th October. From there they travelled to Nairobi, Kisumu, Entebbe and then down the Nile to Lado, Kodok, Khartoum and finally back to Cairo and Alexandria. The journey was a combination of ...
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Originally published in 1908, this book describes the story of Churchill's trip to East Africa in 1907 when he was Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, accompanied by his Private Secretary, Eddie Marsh, and an uncle by marriage, Colonel Gordon Wilson. The party sailed from Malta in the cruiser "Venus" and arrived at Mombasa on 28th October. From there they travelled to Nairobi, Kisumu, Entebbe and then down the Nile to Lado, Kodok, Khartoum and finally back to Cairo and Alexandria. The journey was a combination of work and pleasure, big game hunting and sight-seeing alternating with official engagements.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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Good. Dusting to the jacket. Some light wear to the edges. The book is clean and readable throughout, a decent copy. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 144 p.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 039302816X. Small bump to bottom of front cover/spine at lower left corner.; Illus., jacket now in a clear protector; 134 pages.
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Very Good. No Dust Jacket. This old book is clean, solid and in great shape! This is a hardcover book with 150 pages including some photos. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The end papers show some very light foxing. The pages are otherwise clean with no writing or tears. The copyright page shows 1962 as the published date. This is definitely Not a former library book. The red cloth covers are clean and the spine is a little faded. This old book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box!