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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. 2
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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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. 2" by Richard F. Burton is a detailed exploration account written in the mid-19th century. The work captures the geography, ethnology, and cultural aspects of Central Africa, particularly focusing on the Lake Tanganyika area and the surrounding regions. Through his travels, Burton provides insight into the local tribes, their customs, and the untamed landscape they inhabit, making it a valuable resource for those interested in African explorations and anthropology. At the start of the volume, Burton delves into the geography and ethnology of Unyamwezi, highlighting its rich landscape characterized by rolling hills and fertile land. He discusses the historical significance and varied interpretations of the region's name and its people, including the Wanyamwezi and their socio-political structure. Burton paints a vivid picture of the climate, seasonal changes, and the complex interactions between the different tribes, drawing attention to their customs and the challenges faced during exploration. The beginning of this account sets a richly detailed foundation for understanding the complexities of Central Africa, emphasizing the author's observational insights into both the natural landscape and the diverse cultures he encounters. (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/66813
999 _c107635
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