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Travels Through Central Africa to Timbuctoo and Across the Great Desert to Morocco (V2) - 1824-1828 - cover

Travels Through Central Africa to Timbuctoo and Across the Great Desert to Morocco (V2) - 1824-1828

René Caillié, M. Jomard

Editorial: Good Press

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In "Travels Through Central Africa to Timbuctoo and Across the Great Desert to Morocco (V.2)", the reader embarks on an extraordinary voyage through the vast and enigmatic landscapes of 19th-century Africa. This collection encapsulates the indomitable spirit of exploration that characterized the era, delivering a tapestry of experiences from the scrubby plains of Central Africa to the majestic sands of the Sahara. Here, narratives oscillate between penetrating vistas of desolate beauty and the vibrant, complex human societies that populate these regions, creating a compelling duality within the text. Authored primarily by René Caillié and curated with the insightful touch of M. Jomard, the anthology offers a tapestry of perspectives fortified by the authors' diverse backgrounds. Caillié, best known for his tenacious journey to Timbuktu, and Jomard, celebrated for his scholarly endeavors with Egyptology, fuse a synthesis of field experience with academic rigor. Their contributions open windows to historical interactions between explorers and indigenous populations, aligning with the literary movement of travel literature that spurred greater Western curiosity and engagement with the African continent. This anthology is a compelling testament to the allure of exploration and intellectual curiosity. Readers eager to traverse the cultural and geographic diversities of Africa will find this collection both enlightening and enriching. The dialogues presented across varying landscapes provide not only aesthetic pleasure but also significant educational value, reinforcing the understanding of a period marked by both discovery and cultural exchange. "Travels Through Central Africa to Timbuctoo and Across the Great Desert to Morocco (V.2)" offers a panoramic view that is sure to stimulate discussions around the legacies of travel literature and their influence on cross-cultural understanding.
Disponible desde: 10/07/2023.
Longitud de impresión: 347 páginas.

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