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Purser, W., (fl. 1860) Kowee River, Cape of Good Hope

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0184 Author/Creator: Purser, W., (fl. 1860) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 25.8 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Kowee River, Cape of Good Hope" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Kowee River. On the left, figures relax in the shade of a large tree near the edge of the river. Engraved by F.E. Jones after artwork by W. Purser. Caption notes, "engraved expressely for the Ladies Repository."

Purser, W., fl. 1860
Jones, F.E., fl. 1860

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