| Author |
Burckhardt, John Lewis, 1784-1817 |
| Creator |
Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa |
| LoC No. |
24017222
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| Title |
Travels in Nubia
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Murray, 1819.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Travels in Nubia" by John Lewis Burckhardt is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text captures the accounts of Burckhardt's explorations in Nubia, which include not just his travels along the Nile but also offer insights into the geography, peoples, and cultures he encountered along the way. This work is part of a broader effort to document and promote the exploration of Africa, reflecting the era’s fascination with geography and colonial expansion. At the start of "Travels in Nubia," the reader is introduced to John Lewis Burckhardt, a man of Swiss descent driven by a thirst for knowledge and adventure. The opening portion provides a memoir detailing Burckhardt's background, including the hardships faced by his family during the French Revolution, which ultimately shaped his resolve to explore the world. His upbringing is marked by a deep interest in science and languages, particularly Arabic, which he learned in preparation for his journey to the African interior. As the narrative progresses, Burckhardt’s preparations and early expeditions set the stage for his detailed observations of the land and its people, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader observations about the regions he explores. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Nubia -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Nile River Valley -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Burckhardt, John Lewis, 1784-1817
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71129 |
| Release Date |
Jul 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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