"To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II" by Richard F. Burton and Verney Lovett Cameron is a journey through the 19th-century Gold Coast in Africa. The story explores the land, people, and power struggles of the time. It is a historical account that looks at the interactions between European colonizers and African communities. Early on there is an investigation of Sierra Leone where the society, people's stories, and history are closely looked at. The authors discuss what happened with British colonization, and point out that it failed. The story also includes insights into African tribes and their relationships with the Europeans, focusing on themes like race, social rules, and the problems that come with colonial control. This sets up a bigger exploration of the Gold Coast, revealing important details about a key time in world history.
To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II
By Richard Francis Burton
Embark on a 19th-century journey through colonial Africa, where cultural clashes and the thirst for gold shape the destinies of explorers and indigenous peoples alike.
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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.
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