02268cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500770014926400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250800260044352012880046953400450175765300370180265300350183970000370187485600430191145396UtSlPG20260610134036.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aGrogan, Ewart Scott,d1874-196710aFrom the Cape to Cairo: The First Traverse of Africa from South to North 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-04-14  aProduced by Al Haines  a"From the Cape to Cairo: The First Traverse of Africa from South to North" by Ewart S. Grogan and Arthur H. Sharp is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book documents the pioneering journey that traversed the African continent from its southernmost point at Cape Town to its northern point at Cairo, showcasing the authors' adventures and challenges along the way. It explores themes of exploration, colonization, and the diverse landscapes and cultures encountered throughout the travels.  At the start of the narrative, Grogan reflects on his previous experiences in Africa, setting the stage for the current expedition. He recounts his journey to Buluwayo, highlighting the harsh conditions faced during travel, the unsophisticated means of transport, and the eccentricities he observed among fellow travelers. The opening chapters vividly describe the terrain, the unique wildlife, and the native populations, painting a picture of a land filled with both natural beauty and untold difficulties. He provides a sense of humor and reflection on colonial ambitions, seamlessly blending adventure with commentary on the socio-political context of his time, all while preparing to embark on their monumental trek. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrica -- Description and travel  aGrogan, Ewart Scott, 1874-19671 aSharp, Arthur H.q(Arthur Henry)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45396