Voyage Aux Grands Lacs De L'Afrique Orientale (1862)

By Richard Francis Burton

Book Overview

Voyage Aux Grands Lacs De L�������Afrique Orientale (1862) is a travelogue written by Richard Francis Burton, a British explorer and adventurer. The book details Burton's journey through East Africa in the mid-19th century, where he explored the Great Lakes region, including Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria. Burton's account provides a vivid description of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered during his travels. He writes about the customs and traditions of various tribes, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. One of the highlights of the book is Burton's encounter with the legendary King Mutesa of Buganda, who ruled over a powerful kingdom in what is now Uganda. Burton's descriptions of the king's court and his interactions with the monarch provide a fascinating glimpse into the political and social structures of the region at the time. Voyage Aux Grands Lacs De L�������Afrique Orientale is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known period of African history. It is also a testament to Burton's courage and adventurous spirit, as he braved disease, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain to explore one of the most remote and mysterious regions of the world.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: 1104524422
• ISBN13: 9781104524425
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"