Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa - Being a Journal of an Expedition Undertaken Under Auspices of H.b.m.

Klappentext This pioneering work of African exploration and ethnography! cited by Darwin! is still considered an important source on African cultures. Zusammenfassung This pioneering account, published in 1857–1858, was a foundational text in the study of African history and ethnography. Barth set out to 'represent the tribes and nations … in their historical and ethnographical relation to the rest of mankind'. Cited by Darwin, it is still regarded as an important source. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. From Tunis to Tripoli; 2. Tripoli. The plain and the mountain-slope. The Arab and the Berber; 3. Fertile mountain region rich in ancient remains; 4. Departure for the interior. Arrival at Mizda. Remains of a Christian church; 5. Sculptures and Roman remains in the desert. Gharíya; 6. Wádi Sháti. Old Jerma. Arrival in Múrzuk; 7. Residence in Múrzuk; 8. The desert. Tasáwa. Exactions of the escort. Delay at Eláwen; 9. Singular sculptures in the desert. The mountain-pass; 10. The indigenous Berber population; 11. Crossing a large mountain-ridge, and entering on the open gravelly desert; 12. Dangerous approach to A'sben; 13. Inhabited but dangerous frontier-region; 14. Ethnographical relations of air; 15. Residence in Tinéllust; 16. Journey to A'gades; 17. A'gades; 18. History of A'gades; 19. Departure from A'gades. Stay in Tin-téggana; 20. Final departure for Sudán; 21. The border-region of the desert. The Tagáma; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Heinrich Barth, Barth Heinrich
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108029438
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02943-8
• No. of pages: 688
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies; Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa 5 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, African History