02349cam a22003013u 4500 49311 UtSlPG 20260610134132.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 DT Förster, Brix, 1836- Deutsch-Ostafrika: Geographie und Geschichte der Colonie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-28 Produced by Peter Becker, Sandra Eder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Deutsch-Ostafrika: Geographie und Geschichte der Colonie" by Brix Förster is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the geography and history of the German colony of East Africa, exploring its resources, geographic characteristics, and the processes through which it was established. Through this comprehensive examination, Förster likely seeks to provide a clear understanding of the colony's potential and challenges. The opening of the text presents an introductory preface outlining the necessity of understanding the geographical and economic contexts of foreign territories for development and colonization. Förster emphasizes the importance of geographical studies and trade statistics in recognizing the agricultural and commercial viability of Deutsch-Ostafrika. He highlights the initial intentions behind the colonization efforts, including plans for plantation establishment and the promotion of indigenous agricultural practices. Additionally, the text addresses the significant gaps in existing geographical knowledge at the time, underscoring the need for critical research and systematic mapping of the region to support future colonization efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German East Africa -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49311 90149 90149