Bruxelles: R. Dupriez, 1949. First Edition. Octavo in grey cloth boards with blue and gilt spine title; 757 pages: illustrations (some color); portraits; maps; index; 21 cm Very good (+); some mild wear to exterior and rubbing to spine; binding solid; pages clean and fold-out maps in excellent condition. Hardcover.
In French. Uncommon. A fascinating relic of the Belgian congo and Rwanda/Burundi, and a glimpse into the language and attitudes of the colonial regime that lasted until 1960, and their attempts to encourage tourism and development in the region. Flora, fauna, culture, art, peoples economics, geography and architecture are explored, with significant detail, illustrations and tables.
// Burundi, Burundi Guidebooks, Congo (Democratic Republic), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
