** "The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration, Vol. 1" by Richard Francis Burton recounts the author's adventures into the unknown heart of East Africa during the 1800s. Burton recalls his departure from Zanzibar Island aboard the Artémise, setting the stage for an expedition into uncharted lands, as he vividly captures the region's atmosphere and struggles in securing supplies and local porters for the journey ahead. The initial chapters highlight his considerations of the cultural and political landscape, along with his interactions with local leaders and fellow explorers, showing both the exciting anticipation and understandable nervousness of venturing into unexplored territories. This historical account blends personal experiences, geographical details, and cultural insights, presenting the landscapes, cultures, and obstacles encountered by explorers. **
The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration, Vol. 1
By Richard Francis Burton
** Embark on a thrilling journey to the uncharted heart of 19th-century East Africa, where landscapes teem with vibrant cultures and daring explorers face both wonder and trepidation.
Summary
About the AuthorCaptain Sir Richard Francis Burton, KCMG, FRGS, was a British explorer, writer, scholar and military officer. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.
Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton, KCMG, FRGS, was a British explorer, writer, scholar and military officer. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 1
By Richard Francis Burton
The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration, Vol. 2
By Richard Francis Burton
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 2
By Richard Francis Burton
Travels in the Interior of Africa — Volume 02
By Mungo Park
First Footsteps in East Africa
By Richard Francis Burton
Zanzibar; city, island, and coast. Vol. 2 (of 2)
By Richard Francis Burton
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 2
By Richard Francis Burton
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2
By Richard Francis Burton
Ultima Thule; or, A Summer in Iceland. vol. 2/2
By Richard Francis Burton
The City of the Saints, and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
By Richard Francis Burton
A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry
By Richard Francis Burton
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1
By Richard Francis Burton
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915
By Various
A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2
By François Guizot
Of Medicine, in Eight Books
By Aulus Cornelius Celsus
Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
By Mary White Rowlandson
American Dangers and Duties
By A. D. (Amory Dwight) Mayo
Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation
By Lafcadio Hearn