Author |
Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
Title |
Zanzibar; city, island, and coast. Vol. 1 (of 2)
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers,1872.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
KD Weeks, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"Zanzibar: City, Island, and Coast. Vol. 1" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's journey to Zanzibar, detailing the culture, geography, and politics of the region during his time. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Zanzibar, an area that remains relatively unknown to many, despite its historical significance in trade and exploration. The opening of the narrative begins with a transcriber’s note and an introduction to the context of Burton's journey. The author reflects on his past experiences leading up to this expedition, describing significant events that shaped his desire to explore East Africa, including a previous skirmish and health issues. As he prepares for departure, he sets a tone filled with nostalgia but also determination, eager to uncover the mysteries of Zanzibar and its surroundings. The subsequent chapters promise to delve deeper into the arrival on Zanzibar Island, its rich cultural tapestry, and the historical narratives entwined within its legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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Subject |
Africa, East -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Zanzibar -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Ethnology -- Tanzania -- Zanzibar
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
69270 |
Release Date |
Oct 30, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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