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My Journey From Rhodesia to Egypt: Including an Ascent of Ruwenzori and a Short Account of the Route From Cape Town to Broken Hill and Lado to Alexandria (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Theo Kassner

 
9781333384913: My Journey From Rhodesia to Egypt: Including an Ascent of Ruwenzori and a Short Account of the Route From Cape Town to Broken Hill and Lado to Alexandria (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book recounts the author's expedition through some of the most remote parts of Africa in the early 20th century. Driven by a desire to explore the unknown, the author sought to determine which areas were suitable for white settlement and to expand European influence. While traversing the highlands of the Dark Continent, the author also collected specimens of geological, botanical, and zoological interest. The narrative provides a glimpse into the lives of the native peoples, their customs, and their relationship with the encroaching colonial powers. Ultimately, the author sought to promote the economic development and exploration of Africa, while also shedding light on the human cost of imperial expansion.

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