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100 1 _aSchweinfurth, Georg August,
_d1836-1925
245 1 4 _aThe heart of Africa, Vol. 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-12
508 _aCarol Brown, Peter Becker 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 Heart of Africa, Vol. 2" by Georg August Schweinfurth is a travelogue and exploration account written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the author's three-year journey through the largely uncharted regions of Central Africa from 1868 to 1871, focusing on his encounters with various indigenous tribes, cultures, and geographical wonders. The book particularly highlights the customs and characteristics of the Niam-niam people, often noted for their controversial dietary practices. The opening of the volume sets the stage by introducing the Niam-niam tribe, giving insights into their physical characteristics, social structure, and daily life. It touches upon their distinct cultural practices such as their agricultural habits and the significance of hunting, while also addressing the misconceptions surrounding their reputed cannibalism. As Schweinfurth delves into the complexities of their society, he shares anecdotes about his interactions with the tribe, his observations on their ceremonies, and his quest for understanding their way of life. Through these descriptions, readers gain a vivid picture of a society steeped in tradition, resilience, and a unique identity amid the backdrop of Central Africa’s wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1873
653 _aAfrica, Central -- Description and travel
653 _aSchweinfurth, Georg August, 1836-1925 -- Travel -- Africa, Central
700 1 _aFrewer, Ellen E.
_q(Ellen Elizabeth),
_d1848-1940
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b21908552_0001
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71622
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