000 02433cam a22003253u 4500
001 71535
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134644.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r20231839utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a04024442
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aDT
100 1 _aDavidson, John,
_d1797-1836
245 1 0 _aNotes taken during travels in Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-01
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries/British Library)
520 _a"Notes Taken During Travels in Africa" by John Davidson is a collection of travel notes and journal entries written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles Davidson's observations and experiences during his journey across various regions of Africa, offering insight into the cultures, landscapes, and people he encounters along the way. The narrative is structured as a series of journal entries that document his travels alongside a companion named Abou, capturing their interactions with local customs and the challenges they face. The opening of this travelogue begins with Davidson's departure from London and his journey through various locations, including Exeter, Falmouth, and Gibraltar. During this initial phase, Davidson reflects on the cultural differences he observes, particularly through the eyes of his traveling companion, Abou, who expresses amazement at the advancements and organization of European society compared to Africa. The narrative includes vivid descriptions of their travels by mail coach and ship, as well as their initial interactions with local populations and officials. Throughout these early entries, Davidson's observations reveal a sense of curiosity and a nuanced appreciation for the complexities of the cultures he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: J. L. Cox and Sons, 1839
653 _aMorocco -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/notestakenduring00davi
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71535
999 _c112261
_d112261