Across Africa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163576359)

Across Africa is a travelogue written by Verney Lovett Cameron, a British explorer, in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Cameron's journey across the African continent, starting from the east coast of Africa and ending at the west coast. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes Cameron's journey from Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika, where he explores the region's natural beauty and encounters various African tribes. Cameron describes his interactions with the local people and his experiences with the wildlife, including elephants, lions, and hippos. The second part of the book covers Cameron's journey from Lake Tanganyika to the Atlantic Ocean. Cameron and his team face many challenges, including hostile tribes, harsh weather conditions, and difficult terrain. They also encounter many interesting landmarks, such as the Victoria Falls and the Kalahari Desert. Throughout the book, Cameron provides detailed descriptions of the African landscape, flora, and fauna. He also shares his thoughts on the impact of European colonization on Africa and the treatment of the African people by European powers. Across Africa is a fascinating historical document that provides a glimpse into the world of African exploration in the late 19th century. Cameron's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and his encounters with the local people make this book an engaging and informative read.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: Verney Lovett Cameron
ISBN-10: 1163576352
ISBN-13: 9781163576359
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 574
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d