Publisher's Synopsis
Emin Pasha and the Rebellion at the Equator is a historical account of the nine-month experience of A.J. Mounteney-Jephson in the last of the Sudan provinces. The book focuses on the story of Emin Pasha, a German physician and governor of Equatoria, who was caught up in a rebellion against the Egyptian government in 1885. The author, who was a member of the relief expedition sent to rescue Emin Pasha, describes the challenges faced by the expedition and the political and military situation in the region. The book provides a detailed account of the rebellion, the battles fought, and the eventual rescue of Emin Pasha. It also offers insights into the culture and customs of the people of Equatoria and the challenges faced by European explorers and colonizers in the region. Overall, Emin Pasha and the Rebellion at the Equator is a fascinating historical account of a pivotal moment in African history, written by someone who was there to witness it firsthand.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.