Richard F. Burton

Broschiertes Buch

Two Trips To Gorilla Land And The Cataracts Of The Congo Volume 1

Beschreibung

""Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo V1"" is a travelogue written by the famous British explorer, Richard F. Burton. The book chronicles Burton's two expeditions to Central Africa in the mid-19th century, during which he explored the region's dense jungles and encountered various native tribes. The first trip, which took place in 1858, saw Burton and his team venture into what is now known as Gabon, where they encountered gorillas and other exotic wildlife. The second trip, which took place in 1863, saw Burton travel up the Congo River to explore the region's famous cataracts, which posed a significant challenge to European explorers at the time. Throughout the book, Burton provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and wildlife he encountered, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on the experience of exploring one of the world's most remote and challenging regions. The book is a fascinating account of one of the most important periods in the history of African exploration, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of travel and adventure.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.

Autor

Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a British explorer, linguist, writer, and diplomat, celebrated for his vast contributions to geography, anthropology, and literature. Known for his linguistic prowess, Burton spoke 29 languages and used this skill during his groundbreaking explorations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Among his many achievements, Burton is best known for traveling to Mecca in disguise, becoming one of the first Europeans to witness the Islamic pilgrimage; for translating One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights) and the Kama Sutra into English; and for his pioneering African expeditions, where he and John Hanning Speke became the first Europeans to visit the Great Lakes and search for the source of the Nile. Burton's book Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo is a detailed account of his explorations in Central Africa, where he documented local tribes, wildlife, and landscapes. His extensive writings, often critical of colonial policies, are filled with insightful footnotes and appendices that provide deep cultural and social commentary. Throughout his life, Burton remained a fierce critic of colonialism while continuing to offer rich, erudite contributions to the understanding of global cultures.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 262g
• ISBN-13: 9781419191558
• ISBN-10: 1419191551
• Artikelnr.: 21489651