TWO TRIPS TO GORILLA LAND AND THE CATARACTS OF THE CONGO - Burton, Richard F.
15,90 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
0 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

"Embark on a thrilling expedition into the heart of Africa with Sir Richard F. Burton in 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo.' Penned in the mid-19th century, this travel narrative offers readers a captivating account of Burton's daring journeys to explore the mysterious and challenging landscapes of Central Africa. As Burton navigates the dense jungles, encounters with wildlife, and the powerful cataracts of the Congo River, he unfolds tales of adventure, cultural insights, and the complexities of African exploration. 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
"Embark on a thrilling expedition into the heart of Africa with Sir Richard F. Burton in 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo.' Penned in the mid-19th century, this travel narrative offers readers a captivating account of Burton's daring journeys to explore the mysterious and challenging landscapes of Central Africa. As Burton navigates the dense jungles, encounters with wildlife, and the powerful cataracts of the Congo River, he unfolds tales of adventure, cultural insights, and the complexities of African exploration. 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo' is more than a travelogue; it's a historical masterpiece that provides a glimpse into the early challenges and discoveries of African exploration. Join Burton on this literary expedition where each page unveils a new chapter of African adventure, making 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo' an essential read for those captivated by tales of exploration and the mysteries of the African continent."
Autorenporträt
Burton was born in Torquay, Devon, at 21:30 on 19 March 1821; in his autobiography, he incorrectly claimed to have been born in the family home at Barham House in Elstree in Hertfordshire. He was baptised on 2 September 1821 at Elstree Church in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. His father, Lt.-Colonel Joseph Netterville Burton, of the 36th Regiment, was an Irish-born British army officer of Anglo-Irish extraction who through his mother's family¿the Campbells of Tuam¿was a first cousin of Lt.-Colonel Henry Peard Driscoll and Mrs Richard Graves. Richard's mother, Martha Baker, was the daughter and co-heiress of a wealthy English squire, Richard Baker (1762¿1824), of Barham House, Hertfordshire, for whom he was named. Burton had two siblings, Maria Katherine Elizabeth Burton (who married Lt.-General Sir Henry William Stisted) and Edward Joseph Netterville Burton, born in 1823 and 1824, respectively.