The Bent, J. Theodore (James Theodore) 1852-1897 creator Swan, R. M. W. (Robert McNair Wilson) 1858-1904 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Ruined Cities of Mashonaland: Being a Record of Excavation and Exploration" by J. Theodore Bent is an archaeological account written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Bent's expedition to South Africa, primarily focusing on the exploration and excavation of ancient ruins in Mashonaland, particularly the Great Zimbabwe ruins. It seeks to unveil the history and culture of the civilizations that built these enigmatic structures, drawing parallels with other ancient cultures. The opening of the work sets a scholarly tone as it introduces the author’s background and objectives during the journey in 1891. Bent discusses the difficult journey undertaken with his wife and cartographer R. W. M. Swan, emphasizing their meticulous study of the local tribes, customs, and landscapes while seeking out the famed ruins. The narrative hints at interesting interactions with the native inhabitants and suggests an intricate relationship between their past civilization and the archaeological findings, establishing a foundation for the examination of the ancient architecture and artifacts that will be explored in greater detail throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-09-29 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: Longmans, Green and Co., 1892 Great Zimbabwe (Extinct city) Extinct cities -- Zimbabwe -- Mashonaland DT United Kingdom: Longmans, Green and Co., 1892 https://archive.org/details/ruinedcitiesofma00bentiala/page/n10 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69067 https://archive.org/details/ruinedcitiesofma00bentiala/page/n10 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69067 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134610.0 69067