{"product_id":"travels-and-discoveries-in-north-heinrich-barth-9781025245270","title":"Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a remarkable journey into the heart of 19th-century Africa with Heinrich Barth's monumental \"Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, Vol. 1 (of 5).\" This meticulously documented journal chronicles a groundbreaking expedition undertaken between 1849 and 1855, sponsored by H.B.M.'s Government. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBarth, a pioneering explorer, offers an unparalleled firsthand account of the vast and diverse landscapes of North and Central Africa. Readers will traverse deserts, encounter various cultures, and witness the challenges and triumphs of a true explorer during an era of significant geographical discovery. This volume presents the initial phase of Barth's extensive travels, detailing his observations on the geography, peoples, customs, and natural history of the regions he explored. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa\" stands as an essential record of 19th-century exploration. It is an invaluable resource for anyone fascinated by historical expeditions, the history of travel, or the rich cultural tapestry of Africa. Barth's detailed narrative provides enduring insights into a continent on the cusp of significant change, captured through the eyes of one of its most intrepid early European observers. This print edition invites readers to rediscover a foundational work in the annals of African travel literature.\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heinrich Barth,Johann Martin Bernatz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 102524527X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025245270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.22d","brand":"Heinrich Barth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154255130879,"sku":"9781025245270","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e3fdfb95-9b48-4d95-9ca0-6d8f66df1268.jpg?v=1770788934","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/travels-and-discoveries-in-north-heinrich-barth-9781025245270","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}