Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
05.05.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
240
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,5 cm
Gewicht
396 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-438-4
Salt-laden breezes sweep through narrow alleys where carved doors open onto bustling markets, and the call of the Indian Ocean shapes every conversation. Here, the city, island, and coast of Zanzibar emerge not as a distant curiosity, but as a living crossroads-where African exploration meets the rhythms of daily life, and the boundaries between cultures ebb and flow with the tides. The narrative draws readers into the heart of nineteenth-century East Africa, capturing the pulse of a region at once ancient and in flux. Through keen observation and unvarnished detail, the work unfolds the geography, customs, and commerce of African coastal cities, revealing the intricate tapestry woven by traders, sailors, and local inhabitants along the Indian Ocean's rim. What sets this account apart is its rare immediacy; the author's eye for the telling gesture, the overheard story, and the subtle negotiations of travel narrative in Africa. These pages do not merely chart a route-they evoke the atmosphere of Zanzibar's labyrinthine streets, the hush of its mosques at dusk, and the shifting alliances that defined its place in African cultural history. Every encounter, whether with local leaders or fellow Victorian explorers, is rendered with a clarity that brings the era's tensions and aspirations to life. The work stands as a cornerstone for anyone drawn to historical journeys across East Africa, offering insights into both the grandeur and the grit of nineteenth-century exploration. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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