02731cam a22003373u 4500 70032 UtSlPG 20260610134623.0 m cr n 260607r20231872utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Zanzibar; city, island, and coast. Vol. 2 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-12 Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Zanzibar; City, Island, and Coast. Vol. 2" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a historical travelogue and exploration account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues Burton's detailed observations and experiences as he journeys through the coastal regions of East Africa, particularly focusing on Zanzibar and Mombasa, their geography, native cultures, and the intricacies of local trade. The book likely serves to document not only the landscapes and peoples encountered but also the colonial dynamics of the period. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Burton's expedition, which begins on January 5, 1857. He describes the daunting start of the voyage against strong winds and rough seas, detailing the rich, fertile landscapes he observes once he finally docks at Kokoto-ni. As he continues onward, Burton encounters local villages and their inhabitants, vividly painting a picture of their lifestyle, practices, and the natural beauty of the islands. The initial chapters introduce various challenges faced by the expedition team and give insight into both the local flora and fauna and cultural norms, laying a foundation for the explorations and encounters described throughout the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers, 1872 Africa, East -- Description and travel Zanzibar -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Tanzania -- Zanzibar https://archive.org/details/zanzibarcityisla02burt/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70032 110779 110779