Egypt, The Sudan And Central Africa

With Explorations From Khartoum On The White Nile, To The Regions Of The Equator, Being Sketches From Sixteen Years' Travel (1861)

von John Petherick

492 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Egypt, The Sudan And Central Africa"" is a travelogue written by John Petherick, chronicling his explorations in Egypt, Sudan, and Central Africa. The book is a compilation of sketches and observations from Petherick's 16 years of travel, beginning with his journey from Khartoum on the White Nile and extending to the regions of the Equator. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Petherick's travels. He describes his encounters with local tribes, wildlife, and the natural landscape, as well as his experiences with the slave trade, ivory hunting, and the political climate of the region. Petherick's writing is detailed and vivid, providing readers with a glimpse into the daily life of the people he encountered and the challenges he faced during his travels. The book also includes illustrations and maps, which add to the reader's understanding of the places and people described in the text. Overall, ""Egypt, The Sudan And Central Africa"" is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a largely unexplored part of the world, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub Reiseberichte, Reiseliteratur
• ISBN: 9781436830386
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC