Reality Versus Romance in South Central Africa, James Johnston. Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1893. First Edition. 8vo up to 9½” tall. 353pp., 51 full-page white and sepia photogravure illustrations from photographs by the author; folding map at rear. Beautifully rebound in half beige leather over cream cloth with the original illustration of spears to front; banded spine with gilt titles; marbled endpapers. Light toning and a few small foxing marks and otherwise in contents are in fine condition.
Full Title: Reality Versus Romance in South Central Africa: An account of a journey across the continent from Benguella on the West, through Bihe, Ganguella, Barotse, the Kalihari Desert, Mashonaland, Manica, Gorongoza, Nyasa, the Shire Highlands, to the mouth of the Zambesi on the East Coast.
