Cape to Cairo by Stella Court Treatt, published by Harrap in 1927 (First Edition). Very good condition. Many photographs and a folding map in excellent condition. Front end paper has small, neat inscription (see photo), Slight foxing, predominantly at the front and rear of the book.
Early epic motor journey the whole length of the African continent in the mid-20's, in a Crossley car. For the expedition they used two modified 25/30 chassis Crossleys, fitted with a four cylinder 4,536 cc petrol engine, and rated as having a 30 cwt payload. There were six Europeans plus two Africans in the group, The party set off in the two Crossley light trucks on 13th September 1924 and reached Cairo on 24th January 1926 sixteen months later, after covering 12,732 miles, and completing the first south to north crossing of the African continent