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 53. Departure for Timbúktu. The hilly north-western provinces of Bórnu; 54. The mountainous territory of Múniyó and its governor; 55. Departure from Zinder. The border region between the Bórnu and Fulfúlde Empires. Second stay in Kátsena; 56. Journey from Kátsena to Sókoto; 57. Residence in Wurno; 58. State of insecurity along the most frequented highroad. Gando; 59. The province of Kebbi and its river. The valley of Fógha. Reach the Niger; 60. The hilly country of Gurma; 61. Province of Libtáko. South-eastern limit of the range of the commerce of Timbúktu; 62. Unsettled provinces obstructed by nature, and infested by man. A'ribínda. Hómbori; 63. Imóshagh or Tawárek encampments south of the Niger. Lakes and backwaters of the Great River; 64. The network of creeks, backwaters, and lakes belonging to the Niger. Sarayámo. Navigation to Kábaba; 65. Arrival at Kábara. Entrance into Timbúktu; 66. General observations on the history of Songhay and Timbúktu; 67. First month of residence in Timbúktu; 68. First residence in the desert. Political combinations. Great Mosque. Ground plan of the town; 69. Political state of the country. Dangerous crisis; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Heinrich Barth, Barth Heinrich
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108029469
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02946-9
• No. of pages: 708
• 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