02439cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500200015826400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800140039552013670040953400720177665300460184865300430189465300160193765300300195385600630198385600430204674587UtSlPG20260610134727.0mcr n260607r20241890utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a35036662  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aDrummond, Henry,d1851-189710aTropical Africa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-10-15  aAl Haines  a"Tropical Africa" by Henry Drummond is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide a detailed exploration of East Central Africa, shedding light on its geography, people, and the broader context of its colonial struggles. Drummond draws upon his own adventures while referencing historical figures such as Livingstone, emphasizing the pressing social issues in the region, particularly relating to the slave trade and exploitation.  At the start of the book, Drummond reflects on the allure and mystery of Central Africa, describing it as a land rich in untold stories but marked by both natural beauty and the darker aspects of human history. He sets off from London, detailing his arduous journey to Zanzibar as a capital for African exploration, before venturing into the heart of the continent. This opening segment highlights both the physical challenges and the internal reflections of a traveler grappling with the realities of Africa—from the picturesque landscapes to the grim dynamics of colonialism and the degradation wrought by the slave trade. As he navigates rivers and encounters native tribes, Drummond's narrative promises to be a mixture of adventure and introspection, driving home the importance of understanding Africa in a more profound and ethical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: The Columbian Publishing Co., 1890  aAfrica, Central -- Description and travel  aAfrica, East -- Description and travel  aSlave trade  aNatural history -- Africa4 uhttps://archive.org/details/tropicalafrica021drum/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74587