Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 684 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 2 Scanned by JC Byers. Proofread by the volunteers of the Distributed Proofreaders site "Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 2" by Richard F. Burton is a travel narrative penned in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Burton's adventurous journeys through Africa, particularly focusing on his explorations of the Congo River and surrounding regions, offering insights into various cultures, landscapes, and natural phenomena observed during his travels. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene in Africa during the hot season of 1863, describing Burton's departure from the island of Fernando Po on a British steamship. He reflects on the oppressive conditions he faced, including the prevalence of yellow fever among the European population. As the narrative unfolds, he shares his experiences and observations of the geography, flora, and fauna, detailing the landscapes he encounters along the voyage to Loango Bay, as well as the vibrant cultures of the local tribes. The opening portion combines specific historical context with personal reflections, setting the stage for further exploration into the mysterious depths of the Congo and the indigenous peoples Burton intends to document. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Africa, West -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Africa, West Congo River -- Description and travel DT Text Africa Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 558563 2025-08-03T05:24:17.444194 text/html 545830 2020-12-29T03:41:11 text/html 315972 2025-08-03T05:24:26.603147 application/epub+zip 325974 2025-08-03T05:24:21.220115 application/epub+zip 296182 2025-08-03T05:24:19.849116 application/epub+zip 628604 2025-08-03T05:24:30.766101 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 608944 2025-08-03T05:24:25.745105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 567263 2022-09-03T08:45:30.252173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497521 2025-08-03T05:24:16.929130 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 491716 2020-12-29T03:41:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19455 2025-08-03T05:24:30.916059 application/rdf+xml 24669 2025-08-03T05:24:20.410111 image/jpeg 4578 2025-08-03T05:24:20.156126 image/jpeg 204069 2020-12-29T03:41:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 210601 2020-12-29T03:41:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 311674 2025-08-03T05:24:17.485163 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia