The Great Rift Valley: Being The Narrative Of A Journey To Mount Kenya And Lake Baringo (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120761521)

The Great Rift Valley is a travel narrative written by John Walter Gregory in 1896. The book details Gregory's journey to Mount Kenya and Lake Baringo, both located in the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. The author describes his experiences and encounters with the local people, flora, and fauna during his expedition. The book offers a vivid account of the natural beauty of the region, as well as the challenges of navigating through the rugged terrain. Gregory's observations on the geological features of the Great Rift Valley, including its active volcanoes and hot springs, provide valuable insights into the formation of the region. The book is a fascinating account of a pioneering journey into one of the most spectacular landscapes on earth and is a must-read for anyone interested in African travel and exploration.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: John Walter Gregory
ISBN-10: 1120761522
ISBN-13: 9781120761521
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 486
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d