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."

Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Vol. 2 of 2
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Vol. 2 of 2

Author: Richard F. Burton

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-06-26

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9781330411438

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Excerpt from Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Vol. 2 of 2 During the hot season of 1863, "Nanny Po," as the civilized African calls this "lofty and beautiful island," had become a charnel-house, a "dark and dismal tomb of Europeans." The yellow fever of the last year, which wiped out in two months one-third of the white colony - more exactly, 78 out of 250 - had not reappeared, but the conditions for its re-appearance were highly favourable. The earth was all water, the vegetation all slime, the air half steam, and the difference between wet and dry bulbs almost nil. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Author: Richard F. Burton

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-17

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780483279308

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Excerpt from Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Vol. 2 of 2 Nanny Po, as the civilized African calls this lofty and beautiful is land, had become a charnel-house. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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

Author: Richard Francis Sir Burton

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781986247245

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Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 2 by Richard Francis Sir Burton is a rare manuscript, the original residing in some of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, typed out and formatted to perfection, allowing new generations to enjoy the work. Publishers of the Valley's mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life.

Biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands
Biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands

Author: Luis M. P. Ceríaco

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-10-17

Total Pages: 707

ISBN-13: 3031061535

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This open access book presents a comprehensive synthesis of the biodiversity of the oceanic islands of the Gulf of Guinea, a biodiversity hotspot off the west coast of Central Africa. Written by experts, the book compiles data from a plethora of sources – archives, museums, bibliography, official reports and previously unpublished data – to provide readers with the most updated information about the biological richness of these islands and the conservation issues they face. The Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands (Príncipe, São Tomé and Annobón and surrounding islets) present extraordinary levels of endemism across different animal, fungi and plant groups. This very high endemism likely results from the long geological history of the islands and their proximity to the diversity-rich continent. Many researchers, students and conservationists from across the globe are interested in documenting biodiversity on the islands, understanding the evolutionary origins of this diversity, and mitigating the impacts of global change on this unique archipelago. This book aims to be a primer for a broad audience seeking baseline biodiversity information and to serve as a roadmap for future research efforts aiming to fill knowledge gaps in understanding and conserving the unparalleled biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea islands.