02612cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000045001122450035001572640051001923000047002433360026002903370026003163380036003425000031003785080235004095201466006445340045021106530045021556530020022006530036022208560042022566886UtSlPG20260610133159.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir,d1821-189010aFirst Footsteps in East Africa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-01  aProduced by Anne Soulard, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.)  a"First Footsteps in East Africa" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Burton's pioneering exploration of the unexplored regions of East Africa, particularly the mysterious city of Harar, which had remained largely inaccessible to European travelers before his journey. The narrative is enriched with the social, cultural, and environmental observations made during his expeditions, showcasing Burton's encounters with local tribes and the political dynamics of the region.  The opening of the text sets the stage for Burton's journey, highlighting his motivations, the preparation for the expedition, and the challenges he faced in securing the proper permissions and support from British authorities. As Burton details his plans and the backdrop surrounding his venture into East Africa, he emphasizes the legacy of earlier explorers and the shifting political landscape that shaped his quest. The introduction also includes descriptions of the diverse companions who would join him, shedding light on the camaraderie and complexity of his expedition as they prepare to navigate a landscape rife with both beauty and danger. Overall, the opening portion serves to not only establish the framework for Burton's remarkable journey but also to convey his passion for adventure and discovery in a world that remained largely unseen by Western eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHorn of Africa -- Description and travel  aHarari language  aHarar -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6886