The Ruined Cities Of Mashonaland: Being A Record Of Excavation And Exploration In 1891 (1892)

By James Theodore Bent

Book Overview

""The Ruined Cities of Mashonaland"" is a historical book written by James Theodore Bent in 1892. The book is a detailed record of the author's excavation and exploration of the Mashonaland region in 1891. The region, located in modern-day Zimbabwe, was known for its ancient ruins and the book documents the author's findings and observations during his expedition. The book is divided into chapters that cover the different archaeological sites that Bent visited, including the Great Zimbabwe ruins, the ruins of the Zimbabye and the ruins of the Khami. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the various artifacts and structures he uncovered during his excavations, including pottery, stone carvings, and buildings. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of the Mashonaland region and provides a fascinating insight into the ancient civilization that once thrived there.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116586715X
• ISBN13: 9781165867158
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"