Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
31.03.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
416
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/2,5 cm
Gewicht
672 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7412-436-9
A tangle of jungle vines, the fevered hush of a camp at dusk, and the distant murmurs of a river whose source was still a mystery-such is the world conjured in this vivid African exploration narrative. Here, the grandeur and peril of nineteenth century travel pulse through every page, drawing readers into the heart of an epoch when the Nile basin region was a blank on the map and a beacon for the bold. Through the eyes of a seasoned expedition memoirist, the drama of central Africa history unfolds: arduous journeys, encounters with African indigenous cultures, and the charged, often uneasy exchanges of the colonial era. The narrative brims with the curiosity and ambition that drove contemporaries of Richard Francis Burton and David Livingstone, yet it is equally attentive to the resilience and wisdom of those who called these lands home. Long out of print, this work is now republished by Alpha Editions, its pages restored for today's and future generations. More than a mere reprint, it stands as a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting reflection on the forces that shaped both Africa and the wider world. The account's immediacy and candour offer a rare window into the complex tapestry of 1800s Africa, making it essential reading for history enthusiasts and academic researchers alike. Its literary significance endures not only for its meticulous detail and evocative style, but also for the questions it raises about exploration, encounter, and memory. In reviving this classic, Alpha Editions ensures that the voices and visions of a transformative era remain alive-an enduring testament to the power of narrative to bridge past and present.
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