| Author |
Bent, J. Theodore (James Theodore), 1852-1897 |
| Contributor |
Swan, R. M. W. (Robert McNair Wilson), 1858-1904 |
| Title |
The ruined cities of Mashonaland: Being a record of excavation and exploration in 1891
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Longmans, Green and Co.,1892,pubdate 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Ruined Cities of Mashonaland: Being a Record of Excavation and Exploration" by J. Theodore Bent is an archaeological account written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Bent's expedition to South Africa, primarily focusing on the exploration and excavation of ancient ruins in Mashonaland, particularly the Great Zimbabwe ruins. It seeks to unveil the history and culture of the civilizations that built these enigmatic structures, drawing parallels with other ancient cultures. The opening of the work sets a scholarly tone as it introduces the author’s background and objectives during the journey in 1891. Bent discusses the difficult journey undertaken with his wife and cartographer R. W. M. Swan, emphasizing their meticulous study of the local tribes, customs, and landscapes while seeking out the famed ruins. The narrative hints at interesting interactions with the native inhabitants and suggests an intricate relationship between their past civilization and the archaeological findings, establishing a foundation for the examination of the ancient architecture and artifacts that will be explored in greater detail throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Great Zimbabwe (Extinct city)
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| Subject |
Extinct cities -- Zimbabwe -- Mashonaland
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69067 |
| Release Date |
Sep 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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