Through Masai land

Name: Through Masai land
Brand: Alpha Edition
SKU: 9789354180279
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a journey of exploration among the snowclad volcanic mountains and strange tribes of eastern equatorial Africa. Being the narrative of the Royal Geographical Society's Expedition to mount Kenia and lake Victoria Nyanza, 1883-1884

Autor: Thomson Joseph Thomson

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Vazba: Pevná

Vydavatel: Alpha Edition

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Venture into the heart of 19th-century exploration with Joseph Thomson's gripping Through Masai Land...

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Autor

Thomson Joseph Thomson

Jazyk

Angličtina

Vazba

Kniha - Pevná

Vydáno

2020

Stránek

412

EAN

9789354180279

ISBN

9354180272

Enbook ID

33379790

Vydavatel

Alpha Edition

Hmotnost

771

Rozměry

152 x 229 x 27

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Venture into the heart of 19th-century exploration with Joseph Thomson's gripping Through Masai Land, a Victorian travelogue that captures the peril, wonder, and cultural encounters of the great African expeditions. Thomson's account is vivid and immediate. The air is thin on Mount Kenya. The shores of Lake Victoria beckon. Every page pulses with the hazards and revelations of Eastern Equatorial Africa, as seen through the eyes of a Royal Geographical Society pioneer.

This is not merely an adventure, but a rare window into African tribal cultures at a moment of profound change. Thomson's narrative stands alongside the works of David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley, offering history enthusiasts and travel book collectors a firsthand chronicle of the 1880s African expeditions. His observations-by turns respectful, astonished, and humane-illuminate both the wild landscapes and the intricate societies he encountered. For those drawn to African exploration literature, this volume remains a touchstone of authenticity and curiosity.

Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer to classic exploration narratives, Through Masai Land promises an unforgettable journey into the unknown.

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Through Masai land

a journey of exploration among the snowclad volcanic mountains and strange tribes of eastern equatorial Africa. Being the narrative of the Royal Geographical Society's Expedition to mount Kenia and lake Victoria Nyanza, 1883-1884

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