Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo

Author: Richard F. Burton

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-23

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13:

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"Embark on a daring adventure into the heart of Africa with Sir Richard F. Burton in 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo.' Penned in the mid-19th century, this travel narrative immerses readers in Burton's captivating journeys through the challenging landscapes of Central Africa. As Burton traverses dense jungles and navigates the powerful cataracts of the Congo River, he unfolds tales of exploration, encounters with wildlife, and the cultural richness of the African continent. 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo' is more than a travelogue; it's a historical masterpiece that provides a firsthand account of the trials and triumphs of early African exploration. Join Burton on this literary expedition where each page unveils a new chapter of African adventure, making 'Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo' an essential read for those captivated by tales of exploration and the mysteries of the African continent."

After Work
After Work

Author: Edward Marston

Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9781410205377

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Originally published in 1904, this is an account of 65 years in the bookselling and publishing business. Edward Marston, of the publishing firm Sampson Low, Marston, etc. recounts the 19th century history of that notable establishment. Sampson Low, Marston published many of the bestselling authors of the day, including Jules Verne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Wilkie Collins, J. A. Froude, Thomas Carlyle, G. A. Henty, Sir Henry M. Stanley, Charles Dickens, Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, and many more.Marston's career roughly parallels the reign of Queen Victoria and we see the workings of the publishing business during that period of time, enhanced by 26 illustrations, including one of Jules Verne. There are six pages devoted to Jules Verne in the text. Marston is also known for the book The Amateur Angler.

Literature of Travel and Exploration
Literature of Travel and Exploration

Author: Jennifer Speake

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-12

Total Pages: 3477

ISBN-13: 1135456623

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Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.