| Author |
Andersson, Charles John, 1827-1867 |
| LoC No. |
05015397
|
| Title |
Lake Ngami : or, Explorations and discoveries during four years' wanderings in the wilds of southwestern Africa
|
| Original Publication |
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1856.
|
| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
|
| Summary |
"Lake Ngami: or, Explorations and discoveries during four years' wanderings in the wilds of Southwestern Africa" by Charles John Andersson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative details the author's exploratory expeditions in the southern regions of Africa, specifically focusing on the discovery and exploration of Lake Ngami. The book offers insights into the geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures Andersson encountered during his travels. The opening of the book introduces Andersson's background and preparations for his arduous journey to Africa. He recounts his departure from Sweden, his transit through England, and his eventual arrival at Cape Town, where he outlines the intent to explore lesser-known territories of southwestern Africa along with fellow explorer Francis Galton. The initial chapters hint at the hardships and adventures they faced, including the logistics of exploration, encounters with wildlife, and observations of local tribes. This sets the stage for a compelling narrative that promises both scientific inquiry and thrilling expeditions into the unknown realms of a continent rich in diversity and wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
|
| Subject |
South Africa -- Description and travel
|
| Subject |
Hunting -- South Africa
|
| Subject |
Natural history -- South Africa
|
| Subject |
Andersson, Charles John, 1827-1867
|
| Subject |
Ngami, Lake (Botswana)
|
| Subject |
South Africa -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73758 |
| Release Date |
Jun 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
