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

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 22. Separation of the travellers. The border districts of the Independent Pagan Confederation. Tasáwa; 23. Gazáwa. Residence in Kátsena; 24. Háusa. History and description of Kátsena. Entry into Kanó; 25. Residence in Kanó. View of its interior. Its history and present state. Commerce; 26. Starting for Kúkawa. The frontier-district; 27. Bórnu proper; 28. Arrival in Kúkawa; 29. Authenticity and general character of the history of Bórnu; 30. The capital of Bórnu; 31. The Tsád; 32. Setting out on my journey to A'damáwa. The flat, swampy grounds of Bórnu; 33. The border-country of the Marghí; 34. A'damáwa. Mohammedan settlements in the heart of Central Africa; 35. The meeting of the waters. The Bénuwé and Fáro; 36. My reception in Yóla. Short stay. Dismissal; 37. My journey home from A'damáwa; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Heinrich Barth, Barth Heinrich
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108029445
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02944-5
• No. of pages: 736
• 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