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Travels in Central Africa, and Explorations of the Western Nile Tributaries.

Travels in Central Africa, and Explorations of the Western Nile Tributaries.

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電子版あり 大学・学術機関向け電子ブック(eBook)ISBN 9781139057929
著者・編者Petherick, John / Petherick, Katherine Harriet,
シリーズ (Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies Volume 1)
出版社 (Cambridge University Press, UK)
出版年月2011
ページ数370 pp.
言語ENG
ニュース番号<A02-11387>

解説

In 1861, Welsh explorer and British consul for the Sudan John Petherick (1813-82) departed for Central Africa on a mission for the Royal Geographical Society, with his wife Katherine (1827-77). First published in 1869, this two-volume account is based on notes and letters mostly written by Katherine, and describes their journey to Gondokoro, bringing boats and supplies for Captains Speke and Grant. Her descriptions provide valuable insights into African customs and traditions, particularly with regards to the condition of women, as well as information on flora and fauna observed. The work also gives an account of the controversy in which Petherick was falsely accused of taking part in the slave trade. Volume 1 focuses on the first part of the Pethericks' trip, up to their meeting with Speke and Grant.