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 38. Rainy season in Kúkawa; 39. Expedition to Kánem; 40. The horde of the Welád Slimán; 41. Shitáti. The eastern, more favoured, valleys of Kánem; 42. Warlike preparations against Mándará; 43. The border-region of the Shúwa; 44. The country of the shallow rivers. Water-parting between the Rivers Bénuwé and Shárí; 45. Return to Bórnu; 46. Setting out for Bagírmi. The country of Kótokó; 47. Province of Logón. Logón Bírni; 48. The two rivers. Entrance into Bagírmi; 49. Endeavour to leave the country. Arrested. Final entrance into Más-eñá. Its characteristic features; 50. Description of the town. Arrival of the Sultan. Final departure; 51. Historical survey of Bagírmi. General condition of the country and its inhabitants; 52. Home-journey to Kúkawa. Death of Mr. Overweg; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Heinrich Barth, Barth Heinrich
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108029452
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02945-2
• No. of pages: 706
• 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