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Title: First Footsteps in East Africa
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.)
Summary: "First Footsteps in East Africa" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Burton's pioneering exploration of the unexplored regions of East Africa, particularly the mysterious city of Harar, which had remained largely inaccessible to European travelers before his journey. The narrative is enriched with the social, cultural, and environmental observations made during his expeditions, showcasing Burton's encounters with local tribes and the political dynamics of the region. The opening of the text sets the stage for Burton's journey, highlighting his motivations, the preparation for the expedition, and the challenges he faced in securing the proper permissions and support from British authorities. As Burton details his plans and the backdrop surrounding his venture into East Africa, he emphasizes the legacy of earlier explorers and the shifting political landscape that shaped his quest. The introduction also includes descriptions of the diverse companions who would join him, shedding light on the camaraderie and complexity of his expedition as they prepare to navigate a landscape rife with both beauty and danger. Overall, the opening portion serves to not only establish the framework for Burton's remarkable journey but also to convey his passion for adventure and discovery in a world that remained largely unseen by Western eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
EBook No.: 6886
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 419
Language: English
Subject: Horn of Africa -- Description and travel
Subject: Harari language
Subject: Harar -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: First Footsteps in East Africa
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.)
Summary: "First Footsteps in East Africa" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Burton's pioneering exploration of the unexplored regions of East Africa, particularly the mysterious city of Harar, which had remained largely inaccessible to European travelers before his journey. The narrative is enriched with the social, cultural, and environmental observations made during his expeditions, showcasing Burton's encounters with local tribes and the political dynamics of the region. The opening of the text sets the stage for Burton's journey, highlighting his motivations, the preparation for the expedition, and the challenges he faced in securing the proper permissions and support from British authorities. As Burton details his plans and the backdrop surrounding his venture into East Africa, he emphasizes the legacy of earlier explorers and the shifting political landscape that shaped his quest. The introduction also includes descriptions of the diverse companions who would join him, shedding light on the camaraderie and complexity of his expedition as they prepare to navigate a landscape rife with both beauty and danger. Overall, the opening portion serves to not only establish the framework for Burton's remarkable journey but also to convey his passion for adventure and discovery in a world that remained largely unseen by Western eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
EBook No.: 6886
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 419
Language: English
Subject: Horn of Africa -- Description and travel
Subject: Harari language
Subject: Harar -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.