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Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 1

Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 1

Sir Richard Francis Burton

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Editorial:
Jamil Jambo
Año de edición:
2026
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Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781636525754
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Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 1 by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a classic nineteenth-century account of exploration in Central and West Africa. Burton describes his journeys through regions of present-day Gabon and the Congo, recording observations of landscapes, rivers, wildlife, local communities, customs, and the challenges of travel.Combining adventure narrative with geographical and ethnographic observations, Burton provides a firsthand account of African regions that were little known to European readers at the time. His detailed descriptions offer historical insight into African societies, trade, geography, and the experiences of nineteenth-century exploration.This volume is ideal for readers interested in African exploration, travel literature, historical geography, ethnography, African history, and classic adventure narratives.

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