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100 1 _aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir,
_d1821-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration, Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-24
508 _aEmmanuel Ackerman, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration, Vol. 1" by Richard F. Burton is a detailed historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work documents Burton's personal experiences and observations during his explorations of East Africa, particularly the lakes and regions that were largely uncharted at the time. The book combines geographical descriptions and ethnological information, providing insights into the cultures, landscapes, and challenges faced by explorers. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for his journey as he departs from Zanzibar Island aboard the corvette Artémise. He recounts the vibrant scenery of the region and the complexities of preparing for the expedition, including acquiring supplies and trying to secure porters for travel into the interior. The opening sections emphasize Burton's reflections on the political and cultural environment, as well as his interactions with local leaders and explorers, revealing both the anticipation and the trepidations associated with venturing into uncharted territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica, Central -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66812
999 _c107634
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