The Land of the Amazons

Baron de Santa-Anna Nery; George Humphery [translator]

Published by Sands & Co., London, 1901

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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First British edition. Demy 8vo; xlii,(406),[2]pp. Green cloth with gilt title on spine, gilt centrepiece on upper board; general wear and soiling. Binding square and tight. Top edge gilt. Foxing to other edges but clean within. B/w plates and figures. A 'Very Good' copy. Frederico Jos� de Santa-Anna Nery, 1848-1901, was a Brazilian historian. He sought to promote Brazilian culture to the world and took a particular interest in the indigenous cultures of the Amazon. The heraldic centrepiece on the upper board is interesting for its motto 'Neri sol di fuori' ? approximately, 'black only on the outside'. The shield depicts two men side by side with large hearts over their chests. Seller Inventory # 013831

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Title: The Land of the Amazons

Publisher: Sands & Co., London

Publication Date: 1901

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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