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In ‘In the Heart of Africa, ‘ Sir Samuel White Baker embarks on an enthralling expedition into the largely uncharted territories of Central Africa during the 19th century. This travelogue, characteri …

In ‘Dawn in Darkest Africa, ‘ John H. Harris offers a vivid and immersive exploration of the complex interplay between colonialism, culture, and the natural world in Africa during the late 19th centu …

Joseph Mullens’ ‘Twelve Months in Madagascar’ invites readers into an intricate tapestry of observations and reflections captured during his year-long sojourn in this enchanting island nation. With a …

In ‘Through South Africa, ‘ Henry M. Stanley embarks on a captivating journey across the diverse landscapes and cultures of Southern Africa, blending vivid descriptions with a keen anthropological le …

In Africa Dances Gorer takes the reader on an odyssey across West Africa. He has unique access, travelling as the friend of Féral Benga, one of the great black dance stars of 1930’s Paris. It is a de …

In ‘Life in South Africa, ‘ Lady Barker presents a vivid chronicle of her experiences and observations during her years in the Cape Colony in the mid-19th century. Written with an engaging narrative …

In ‘First Footsteps in East Africa, ‘ Richard Francis Sir Burton presents a meticulous account of his 1857 expedition into the heart of East Africa, capturing not only the geography and cultural rich …

EXPLORING AN UNFORGIVING LANDIn the early 1980s, John Pakenham walked a total of 1, 200 miles through the volcanic desert around Lake Turkana in northern Kenya in the company of local Turkana and Sam …

In ‘How I Found Livingstone, ‘ Henry M. Stanley chronicles his daring expedition to locate the famous missionary and explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who had lost contact with the outside world in Af …

In ‘First Footsteps in East Africa, ‘ Richard Francis Sir Burton chronicles his remarkable journey into the largely uncharted territories of East Africa during the 19th century. This travelogue is ri …