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_aRichardson, James, _d1806-1851 |
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_aNarrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 : _bUnder the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-06-09 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Annika Feilbach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) | ||
| 520 | _a"Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51" by James Richardson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles a mission undertaken under the orders of Her Majesty's government, exploring the geography, cultures, and politics of Central Africa during a time of significant change and upheaval. It focuses on the author's experiences and observations as he traverses diverse landscapes and interacts with various tribes and leaders, detailing both natural beauty and sociopolitical dynamics. The opening of the narrative introduces the town of Tintalous, presenting a vivid description of its landscape and inhabitants, including the notable palace of the local Sultan, En-Noor. Richardson reflects on his initial impressions of the area, noting the rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, while sharing anecdotes about the local culture, social customs, and engaging interactions with the Sultan and his court. The author also explores elements of daily life, from the architectural styles of residences to the complex nature of relationships among different tribes, offering the reader a rich tapestry of life in Central Africa at that time. Throughout the opening, a sense of anticipation builds regarding future journeys and discoveries, as Richardson seeks to understand and document the intricacies of this unique region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aAfrica, Central -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aAfrica, North -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aRichardson, James, 1806-1851 | ||
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