Excerpt from My Journey From Rhodesia to Egypt: Including an Ascent of Ruwenzori and a Short Account of the Route From Cape Town to Broken Hill and Lado to Alexandria
The first object of my travels was to ascertain what parts of the interior are suitable for white settlement, and calculated by climate and natural resources to furnish a livelihood for the pioneer who is prepared to take his fortune in both hands and hazard it upon the issue of his own hard work in a new land.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's expedition through some of the most remote parts of Africa in the early 20th century. Driven by a desire to explore the unknown, the author sought to determine which areas were suitable for white settlement and to expand European influence. While traversing the highlands of the Dark Continent, the author also collected specimens of geological, botanical, and zoological interest. The narrative provides a glimpse into the lives of the native peoples, their customs, and their relationship with the encroaching colonial powers. Ultimately, the author sought to promote the economic development and exploration of Africa, while also shedding light on the human cost of imperial expansion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333384913_0
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