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

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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 70. Beginning of the New Year. Anomalous rising of the Niger. Commercial relations of Timbúktu; 71. Diary, continued; 72. Great crisis. Obliged to leave the town. Military demonstrations; 73. Abortive attempt at departure from Timbúktu; 74. Retrograde movement towards Timbúktu; 75. Final and real start. Creeks on the northern bank of the Niger. Ghérgo. Bamba; 76. The desert. Country along the border of the River. Greatest narrowing. South-easterly bend; 77. Tósaye, or the narrowing of the River. Burrum, ancient relation to Egypt. Great south-south-easterly reach; 78. The ancient capital of Songhay, and its neighbourhood; 79. Separation from the Sheikh. Cross the River to the south-western side. Various encampments. River studded with islands. Ansóngho; 80. Denser population begins; 81. Second stay in Say. Journey through Déndina and Kebbi; 82. Second stay in Gando, Sókoto, and Wurno; 83. Second residence in Kanó, under unfavourable circumstances. March to Kúkawa; 84. Last residence in Kúkawa. Benefit of European society. Unpleasant circumstances; 85. Real start. Small party; Appendix; Index to the five volumes.

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