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Title: The heart of Africa, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Original Publication: London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1873.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Carol Brown, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Heart of Africa, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Georg August Schweinfurth is a scientific travel narrative written in the late 19th century. Documenting Schweinfurth's three-year journey from 1868 to 1871, the work explores unexplored regions of Central Africa, focusing on botanical research and ethnographic observations. It highlights his experiences traversing various landscapes, interacting with diverse cultures, and documenting his findings about the flora and fauna of the regions he explored. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Schweinfurth's ambitious expedition into Central Africa. Schweinfurth reflects on his previous journey and the inciting factors that led him to undertake this more extensive exploration. He details the logistical challenges he faced in preparing for the voyage, including bureaucratic encounters at customs, as well as the physical journey over the Red Sea to reach the African mainland. Throughout this beginning portion, he establishes his determination to study the rich and diverse botanical life and to uncover the mysteries of the lands along the Nile, outlining the scientific context and personal motivations that drive his exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schweinfurth, Georg August, 1836-1925
Author of introduction, etc.: Reade, William Winwood, 1838-1875
Translator: Frewer, Ellen E. (Ellen Elizabeth), 1848-1940
EBook No.: 71621
Published: Sep 12, 2023
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Africa, Central -- Description and travel
Subject: Schweinfurth, Georg August, 1836-1925 -- Travel -- Africa, Central
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The heart of Africa, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Original Publication: London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1873.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Carol Brown, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Heart of Africa, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Georg August Schweinfurth is a scientific travel narrative written in the late 19th century. Documenting Schweinfurth's three-year journey from 1868 to 1871, the work explores unexplored regions of Central Africa, focusing on botanical research and ethnographic observations. It highlights his experiences traversing various landscapes, interacting with diverse cultures, and documenting his findings about the flora and fauna of the regions he explored. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Schweinfurth's ambitious expedition into Central Africa. Schweinfurth reflects on his previous journey and the inciting factors that led him to undertake this more extensive exploration. He details the logistical challenges he faced in preparing for the voyage, including bureaucratic encounters at customs, as well as the physical journey over the Red Sea to reach the African mainland. Throughout this beginning portion, he establishes his determination to study the rich and diverse botanical life and to uncover the mysteries of the lands along the Nile, outlining the scientific context and personal motivations that drive his exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schweinfurth, Georg August, 1836-1925
Author of introduction, etc.: Reade, William Winwood, 1838-1875
Translator: Frewer, Ellen E. (Ellen Elizabeth), 1848-1940
EBook No.: 71621
Published: Sep 12, 2023
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Africa, Central -- Description and travel
Subject: Schweinfurth, Georg August, 1836-1925 -- Travel -- Africa, Central
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.