Scarce account of the life and activities of Hamad bin Muhammad bin Juma bin Rajab el Murjebi, commonly known as Tippu Tip, who built a slave trading empire in the second half of the 19th century, with expeditions and influence extending all over Africa from his Zanzibar base. With b/w images. Maps to end-papers. Some sunning to spine, and cover of DJ. DJ is price-clipped. Mild tanning to page edges, else clean and tight, Very good overall.
