TOMLINSON, H.M.
The Sea and the Jungle.
London: Duckworth & Co , 1912.
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First Edition of H.M. Tomlinson's The Sea and the Jungle; Signed by Him
First edition of this classic of travel literature. Octavo, original publisher's green cloth with gilt titles and detailing, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece, with ten pages of advertisements to the rear. Signature of H.M. Tomlinson on folded cardstock laid in. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom folding chemise and half morocco slipcase. An exceptional example.
The Sea and the Jungle by H.M. Tomlinson, first published in 1912, is a seminal work of travel literature that combines firsthand maritime experience with rich, literary reflection. Documenting a voyage aboard the tramp steamer Capella to the Brazilian Amazon, Tomlinson offers more than a simple travelogue; his narrative weaves together themes of isolation, colonial encounter, and the sublime power of nature. Written in a highly evocative and poetic style, the book stands out for its introspective tone and philosophical depth, marking it as a key text in early 20th-century English travel writing.
The Sea and the Jungle.
$1,250.00
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