The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa
The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa

Author: Francis Galton

Publisher: Cosimo Classics

Published: 1853

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13:

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"...the vast unexplored region before us will [not] yield its secrets to a single traveller, but rather [...] they will become known step by step through various successive discoveries." -Sir Francis Galton, The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa In The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa (1883), Sir Francis Galton describes an expedition he led to Southwest Africa in the 1850s. This expedition was a watershed event in the author's life. Because Galton was among the first to explore this South African territory, the effort earned him a Gold Medal from the Royal Geographical Society and launched his career as a scientist. This publication is a color replica of the original 1883 edition.

Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa: Being an Account of a Visit to Damaraland in 1851
Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa: Being an Account of a Visit to Damaraland in 1851

Author: Francis Galton

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021737519

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Join renowned explorer Francis Galton on an unforgettable journey through tropical South Africa in the mid-19th century. From his encounters with the local people to his observations of the region's flora and fauna, Galton's Narrative is a fascinating look at an era of discovery and adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.