The Island Of Madagascar: A Sketch, Descriptive And Historical (1883)

By John Wolcott Phelps

Book Overview

""The Island of Madagascar: A Sketch, Descriptive and Historical"" is a book written by John Wolcott Phelps in 1883. It provides a comprehensive overview of the island of Madagascar, including its history, geography, flora and fauna, and the customs and traditions of its people. Phelps, who was a U.S. military officer and diplomat, draws upon his personal experiences and observations during his time in Madagascar to provide a detailed and engaging account of the island. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography and topography of Madagascar. Overall, ""The Island of Madagascar"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this unique and fascinating island.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437166717
• ISBN13: 9781437166712
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"