Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 426 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. First Footsteps in East Africa 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.) "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 ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Horn of Africa -- Description and travel Harari language Harar -- Description and travel DT Text Africa Banned Books from Anne Haight's list Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 814348 2025-07-03T09:19:23.282921 text/html 814475 2025-01-10T01:00:28.619716 text/html 406281 2025-07-03T09:19:33.123916 application/epub+zip 417999 2025-07-03T09:19:26.459937 application/epub+zip 396591 2025-07-03T09:19:25.266913 application/epub+zip 705395 2025-07-03T09:19:38.621894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 667893 2025-07-03T09:19:32.331881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 624749 2022-09-03T13:59:08.033665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 772820 2025-07-03T09:19:22.751933 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 752836 2025-03-16T17:22:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17729 2025-07-03T09:19:38.745850 application/rdf+xml 15908 2025-07-03T09:19:25.748933 image/jpeg 3848 2025-07-03T09:19:25.506913 image/jpeg 401453 2025-07-03T09:19:23.343920 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