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Kirk on the Zambesi: A Chapter of African History

by Reginald Coupland
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025770338
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 320
  • Original Price: GBP 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 450 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Africa / East

"Kirk on the Zambesi, a Chapter of African History" offers a compelling and scholarly account of the Zambezi Expedition led by David Livingstone, viewed through the experiences and contributions of Sir John Kirk. As a vital figure in the exploration of East Africa, Kirk served as the expedition's botanist and medical officer, and his meticulous journals and observations provide a rigorous foundation for this historical narrative.

The work delves into the immense challenges faced by the explorers as they navigated the treacherous waters and diverse landscapes of the Zambezi River region. Beyond the physical journey, it examines the broader implications of British interests in Africa during the mid-19th century, including scientific discoveries, the mapping of unknown territories, and the early efforts to suppress the slave trade. Sir Reginald Coupland synthesizes primary sources to illustrate Kirk's pivotal role in shaping Anglo-African relations and his subsequent career as an influential diplomat in Zanzibar. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the history of African exploration, colonial diplomacy, and the scientific endeavors that defined the Victorian era.

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