Bücher von John Petherick

Travels In Central Africa V1: And Explorations Of The Western Nile Tributaries (1869) is a travelogue written by John Petherick. The book describes Petherick's journey through Central Africa and his exploration of the Western Nile tributaries. Petherick was an English explorer and trader who traveled extensively in Africa during the mid-19th century. His book provides a detailed account of his travels, including his encounters with various African tribes, his experiences navigating the treacherous terrain, and his observations of the flora and fauna of the region. Petherick also provides insights into the politics and economics of the area, as well as the impact of European colonization on the African people. The book is considered an important historical document and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African exploration and the early days of European colonization.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First published in 1869, this two-volume jointly authored work gives an account of a mission for the National Geographical Society undertaken by John Petherick (1813-82) and his wife Katherine (1827-77). Volume 1 focuses on the first part of the Pethericks' journey to Gondokoro in the Sudan.