Publisher's Synopsis
""The First Footsteps in East Africa"" is a book written by Richard F. Burton, an English explorer, in 1856. The book is a detailed account of Burton's journey through East Africa, which he undertook in 1854-1855. The journey began in Zanzibar and took Burton through the interior of East Africa, all the way to Lake Tanganyika. In the book, Burton describes the people, customs, and geography of the region. He provides detailed accounts of his encounters with various tribes, including the Wahehe, Wazaramo, and Wanyamwezi. He also documents his experiences with wildlife, such as lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses. Burton's journey was not without its challenges, and he faced numerous obstacles along the way. He had to navigate through treacherous terrain, deal with hostile tribes, and endure harsh weather conditions. Despite these challenges, Burton persevered and was able to complete his journey, making him one of the first Europeans to explore this part of Africa.Overall, ""The First Footsteps in East Africa"" is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a largely unexplored part of the world. It provides valuable insights into the people, culture, and geography of East Africa in the mid-19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and adventure.By the side of the camels ride my three attendants, the pink of Somali fashion. Their frizzled wigs are radiant with grease; their Tobes are splendidly white, with borders dazzlingly red; their new shields are covered with canvass cloth; and their two spears, poised over the right shoulder, are freshly scraped, oiled, blackened, and polished. They have added my spare rifle, and guns to the camel-load; such weapons are well enough at Aden, in Somali-land men would deride the outlandish tool!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.
