Travels In Central Africa V1: And Explorations Of The Western Nile Tributaries (1869)

Travels In Central Africa V1: And Explorations Of The Western Nile Tributaries (1869) is a book written by John Petherick. The book is a detailed account of Petherick's travels and explorations in Central Africa. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering Petherick's travels in Central Africa and the second part covering his explorations of the Western Nile tributaries. In the first part of the book, Petherick describes his journey from Khartoum to Gondokoro, which is located in present-day South Sudan. He also provides a detailed account of his encounters with various tribes and groups of people, including the Shilluks, the Dinkas, and the Barias. Petherick also describes the geography and wildlife of the region, including the Nile River and the surrounding savannahs.In the second part of the book, Petherick describes his explorations of the Western Nile tributaries, including the Bahr el Ghazal and the Sobat River. He provides detailed descriptions of the geography and wildlife of the region, as well as his encounters with various tribes and groups of people, including the Nuer and the Anuak.Overall, Travels In Central Africa V1: And Explorations Of The Western Nile Tributaries (1869) provides a fascinating insight into the geography, wildlife, and people of Central Africa in the 19th century. Petherick's detailed and vivid descriptions make the book an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in African history and exploration.In Two Volumes.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.