Through Central Africa: From Coast To Coast (1915)

By James Barnes and Cherry Kearton

Book Overview

Through Central Africa: From Coast To Coast is a travelogue written by James Barnes, originally published in 1915. The book details Barnes' journey through Central Africa, starting from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and ending at the coast of the Indian Ocean. Barnes' account provides a vivid description of the people, landscapes, and wildlife he encountered during his journey. He shares his experiences of traveling by foot, canoe, and steamship, and describes the challenges he faced along the way, including illness and encounters with dangerous animals. In addition to his personal experiences, Barnes also provides historical and cultural context for the regions he travels through. He discusses the impact of European colonization on the African continent, as well as the customs and traditions of the various tribes he encounters. Overall, Through Central Africa: From Coast To Coast offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of African exploration and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the region.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104415178
• ISBN13: 9781104415174
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 2.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"