Discovery of Lakes Rudolf and Stefanie, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): A Narrative of Count Samuel Teleki's Exploring Hunting Expedition in Eastern Equatorial Africa in 1887& 1888 - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Two explorers, one epic journey across East Africa
Discover the gripping account of an expedition into Eastern Equatorial Africa in 1887–1888. The narrative follows Count Samuel Teleki and Lieutenant von Höhnel as they push through rugged highlands, dense forests, and vast plains in search of discoveries and adventure. This edition presents the adventures and experiences at the heart of their long journey, while the scientific results are shared in separate works.
From Zanzibar’s coast to the rim of Kilimanjaro, the book weaves vivid scenes of travel, hardship, and exploration. Readers will ride with a caravan through wild landscapes, read the daily trials of organizing a large expedition, and glimpse the people and places encountered along the way. The narrative balances frontline travel with the broader ambition of mapping and understanding a young continent’s geography.- A first-hand account of travel by caravan across mountains, rivers, and plains
- Encounters with local guides, tribes, and the living rhythms of East Africa
- Detailed, cinematic descriptions of landscapes like Kilimanjaro and Lake Baringo
- The challenges of scarcity, weather, and logistics on a long exploration
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