[Dapper, Olfert]

Naukeurige Beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche Gewesten van Egypten, Barbaryen, Libyen, Biledulgerid, Negroslant, Guinea, Ethiopiën, Abyssinie: vertoont in de benamingen, grenspalen, steden, revieren, gewassen, dieren, zeeden, drachten, talen, rijkdommen, Godsdiensten en heerschappyen : met lantkaerten en afbeeldingen van steden, drachten, &c. na't leven getekent, en in kooper gesneden : getrokken uit verscheyde hedendaegse lantbeschrijvers en geschriften van bereisde ondersoekers dier landen

Amsterdam: Jacob Van Meurs

1668

First Edition

Folio, period leather boards. Disbound, lacks backstrip and numerous pages, all pages loose, lacks the maps and the double page plates. Full page vignette title and illustrated throughout in black and white. Text in Dutch. Boards detached, some of the contents are missing, some of the contensts are out of order, some foxing and discoloration, previous owner's inscription, not in very good condition and priced accordingly.

Olfert Dapper's "Naukeurige Beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche" holds significant historical importance as one of the earliest comprehensive accounts of African regions and islands. Published in 1668, the book provided Europeans with detailed insights into the geography, culture, languages, and natural history of various African territories, including Egypt, Barbary, Guinea, and Ethiopia, among others. At a time when knowledge of Africa was limited and often distorted by misconceptions, Dapper's meticulous descriptions offered a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the continent. The book served as a valuable resource for explorers, traders, scholars, and policymakers, shaping European perceptions of Africa and influencing subsequent explorations and interactions with the continent. Additionally, "Naukeurige Beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche" contributed to the development of early modern geography and ethnography, laying the groundwork for further studies of African cultures and societies.

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