A Visit To Stanley's Rearguard At Major Barttelot's Camp On The Aruhwimi: With An Account Of River Life On The Congo (1889) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165277667)

""A Visit to Stanley's Rearguard at Major Barttelot's Camp on the Aruhwimi: With an Account of River Life on the Congo"" is a travelogue written by J.R. Werner in 1889. The book details his journey to the Congo River in Africa, where he visited the camp of Major Barttelot, a member of the rear guard for the famous explorer Henry Morton Stanley. Werner provides a firsthand account of the daily life and struggles of the expedition, including the harsh living conditions, the dangers of disease and hostile tribes, and the challenges of navigating the river. He also offers a vivid description of the natural beauty and wildlife of the region, including the Congo's famous hippos and crocodiles. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of European exploration in Africa and the hardships faced by those who ventured into the unknown.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.

Author: J. R. Werner
ISBN-10: 1165277662
ISBN-13: 9781165277667
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 398
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d