African Incidents: Personal Experiences In Egypt And Unyoro (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430471455)

African Incidents: Personal Experiences In Egypt And Unyoro is a book written by Arthur Blyford Thruston, a British explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively in Africa during the late 19th century. The book is a collection of his personal experiences and observations during his travels in Egypt and Unyoro, a region in present-day Uganda.Thruston's accounts of his travels in Egypt include descriptions of the ancient pyramids, the Sphinx, and other historical landmarks. He also writes about the people he encountered during his travels, including Bedouin tribes, Egyptian peasants, and European colonizers.In the second part of the book, Thruston recounts his experiences in Unyoro, where he spent several months living among the local people. He describes their customs, beliefs, and way of life, as well as the challenges he faced in adapting to their culture. He also writes about his encounters with wild animals, including elephants and lions.Throughout the book, Thruston provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape, including its lush forests, vast savannas, and winding rivers. He also reflects on the impact of European colonization on the continent and the challenges faced by indigenous peoples in the face of foreign influence.Overall, African Incidents: Personal Experiences In Egypt And Unyoro offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Africa, as seen through the eyes of a seasoned explorer and adventurer.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: Arthur Blyford Thruston
ISBN-10: 143047145X
ISBN-13: 9781430471455
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d