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100 1 _aChurchill, Winston,
_d1874-1965
245 1 0 _aMy African Journey
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-06-25
508 _aMelissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"My African Journey" by Winston Churchill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Churchill's travels through East Africa during his tenure as a soldier and writer, providing insights into the landscapes, cultures, and political environments he encountered. It presents a vivid exploration of the varied geography of the region and reflects upon Britain's colonial endeavors and the burgeoning railway infrastructure, particularly the Uganda Railway. At the start of the narrative, Churchill paints a picturesque image of Mombasa as he arrives, contrasting its lush landscapes with the dryness of the surrounding regions he had traversed. He expresses his admiration for the natural beauty and the ambitious project of the Uganda Railway, which serves as a vital commercial artery in the region. The opening section details the challenges faced during the railway's construction, showcasing Churchill's blend of nostalgia and critique towards British imperial efforts. His observations on wildlife, the interactions with the local populations, and the complexities of colonial governance set the stage for a tale that is as much about the journey through Africa as it is about the deeper themes of civilization, nature, and the morality of empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica, East -- Description and travel
653 _aUganda -- Description and travel
653 _aChurchill, Winston, 1874-1965 -- Travel -- Africa
653 _aNile River Valley -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43035
999 _c83874
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