Scottish soldier, traveller and author (1803-1885)

An expedition of discovery into the interior of Africa, through the hitherto undescribed countries of the Great Namaquas, Boschmans, and Hill Damaras / Performed under the auspices of Her Majesty's Government, and the Royal Geographical Society; and conducted by Sir James Edward Alexander.

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