Travels in Central Africa, and Explorations of the Western Nile Tributaries
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Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Travels in Central Africa, and Explorations of the Western Nile Tributaries 2 Volume Set
ISBN-10
1108031994
ISBN-13
9781108031998
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 2nd, 2011
Print length
304 Pages
Weight
394 grams
Dimensions
21.60 x 13.90 x 2.10 cms
Product Classification:
African historyModern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900HistoryAfrican history
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Published in 1869, this joint travel diary gives an account of Petherick's (1813–82) journey to Gondokoro, Sudan, on a mission for the National Geographical Society. Volume 2 contains letters and official documents that clarify the controversy in which Petherick was falsely accused of taking part in the slave trade.
In 1861, Welsh explorer and British consul for the Sudan John Petherick (1813–82) departed for Central Africa on a mission for the Royal Geographical Society, with his wife Katherine (1827–77). First published in 1869, this two-volume account is based on notes and letters mostly written by Katherine, and describes their journey to Gondokoro, bringing boats and supplies for Captains Speke and Grant. Her descriptions provide valuable insights into African customs and traditions, particularly with regards to the condition of women. The work also gives an account of the controversy in which Petherick was falsely accused of taking part in the slave trade. Volume 2 contains letters and official documents that clarify this controversy and exonerate him, as well as several richly illustrated appendices describing the local fauna and flora.
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