In Coldest Africa

'In Coldest Africa' is a fascinating and often humorous travelogue documenting Carveth Wells’ extraordinary journey to the Ruwenzori Mountains, famously known as the 'Mountains of the Moon.' Challenging the prevailing perception of Africa as a land of unrelenting heat, Wells details his trek through the frozen peaks and glaciers of the equatorial interior. This account provides a vivid exploration of Central and East Africa, blending scientific curiosity with a conversational narrative style that brings the landscape to life.Throughout the work, Wells records his observations of the unique flora and fauna encountered during the expedition, alongside insightful descriptions of the various cultures and people he met along the way. From the complexities of organizing a large-scale safari to the physical demands of high-altitude climbing, the book captures the spirit of early 20th-century exploration. 'In Coldest Africa' remains a valuable historical resource for its detailed depiction of the continent’s geographic diversity and its debunking of common misconceptions about the African climate.Wells’ narrative is an engaging mix of adventure, natural history, and colonial-era observation, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of African exploration and the enduring allure of the world’s most remote regions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.