Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo

EAN : 9791041982707

BURTON RICHARD F.

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EAN : 9791041982707

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041982707
Réf. éditeur : 330245
Date Parution : 23 janv. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 116
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:8 mm
Poids : 216gr

Résumé

Résumé : In "Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo," Richard F. Burton provides a detailed account of his explorations in West Africa, focusing on the regions around the Congo River and the coastal areas of Angola. The narrative begins with Burton's departure from the island of Fernando Po, where he describes the harsh climate and the prevalence of diseases such as yellow fever. He then travels southward aboard the H.M. Steamship "Torch," observing the changing landscapes and the cultural practices of the local populations. Burton's journey takes him to Loanda, the capital of Angola, where he is struck by the city's architecture and the remnants of Portuguese colonial influence. He provides insights into the social dynamics, including the roles of different ethnic groups and the shift in the slave trade. Burton also details his excursion to Calumbo, highlighting the region's agricultural potential and the challenges posed by its climate. Throughout the text, Burton's observations are enriched by his interactions with local officials and his reflections on the historical and economic factors shaping the region. His account is not only a travelogue but also a commentary on the colonial enterprise and its effects on African societies.
Biographie : Burton was born in Torquay, Devon, at 21:30 on 19 March 1821; in his autobiography, he incorrectly claimed to have been born in the family home at Barham House in Elstree in Hertfordshire. He was baptised on 2 September 1821 at Elstree Church in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. His father, Lt.-Colonel Joseph Netterville Burton, of the 36th Regiment, was an Irish-born British army officer of Anglo-Irish extraction who through his mother's family—the Campbells of Tuam—was a first cousin of Lt.-Colonel Henry Peard Driscoll and Mrs Richard Graves. Richard's mother, Martha Baker, was the daughter and co-heiress of a wealthy English squire, Richard Baker (1762-1824), of Barham House, Hertfordshire, for whom he was named. Burton had two siblings, Maria Katherine Elizabeth Burton (who married Lt.-General Sir Henry William Stisted) and Edward Joseph Netterville Burton, born in 1823 and 1824, respectively.