From the Cape to Cairo: The First Traverse of Africa From South to North (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ewart S. Grogan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666847061 ISBN 13: 9780666847065

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Embark on Africa’s great inland journey—from the Cape to the heart of Cairo.

This eyewitness account follows a bold attempt to traverse the continent end to end, blending grand travel with practical details, adventurous hunting, and vivid natural history. A blend of rugged terrain, native cultures, and the dawning reality of modern transport sits beside reflections on imperial ambition and the allure of Africa’s vast interior. The book offers firsthand narration, map-informed perspective, and striking illustrations that capture landscapes, wildlife, and the challenges of crossing a giant, ever-changing land.

• Follow the route through rivers, plains, and plateaus as the expedition moves from south to north.
• Read about big-game hunting, camp life, and the practicalities of carrying supplies across long, difficult stretches.
• See vivid scenes of towns, missions, and encounters with diverse African communities.
• Get a sense of the era’s exploratory spirit, logistical hurdles, and the evolving conversation around empire and exploration.

Ideal for readers of travel adventure, historical chronicles of Africa, and fans of classic exploration narratives.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666847061
• ISBN 13: 9780666847065
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 411