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  • Sun, Sand and Somals

    "Sun, Sand and Somals" by Henry A. Rayne is an evocative exploration of the Somali coast, capturing the essence of its landscapes and the richness of its culture. The narrative weaves together personal anecdotes and historical insights, painting a vivid picture of life in this unique region. Rayne's descriptive prose immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Somalia, making it a ... Leer más

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  • Sun, Sand and Somals

    Leaves from the note-book of a District Commissioner in British Somaliland

    In "Sun, Sand and Somals," Henry A. Rayne immerses readers in the vivid tapestry of Somali culture, intertwining historical narratives with contemporary experiences. Through a rich and evocative prose style, Rayne draws upon personal anecdotes and exhaustive research, portraying the resilient spirit of the Somali people against the backdrop of their breathtaking landscapes. His keen eye for detail ... Leer más

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    Fanny Parkes lived in India between 1822 and 1846 and was the ideal travel writer -courageous, indefatigably curious and determinedly independent. Her journals trace her transformation from prim memsahib to eccentric, sitar-playing Indophile, fluent in Urdu, critical of British rule and passionate in her appreciation of Indian culture. Fanny is fascinated by the trial of thugs, the adorning of a ... Leer más

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  • The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places: Central and South Asia

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    Alarms amongst the Uzbeks - Alexander BurnesOf all the "forbidden" cities (Timbuktu, Mecca, Lhasa, Riyadh and so on) none enjoyed a more fearsome reputation that Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The first British Indian expedition, that of William Moorcroft in 1819-26, had never returned. Moorcroft's disappearance, like that of Livingstone or Franklin, posed a challenge in itself and preyed on the minds of ... Leer más

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  • Travels into Bokhara

    A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia

    At the age of only twenty six, Alexander Burnes proved himself to be one of the most effective intelligence agents of his time. Making two dangerous journeys beyond the frontiers of the Indian Empire, he reported back via the East India Company to Downing Street on the geography and politics of the kingdoms that lay to the northwest as far as fabled Bokhara. He travelled simply, disguised as a ... Leer más

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  • Ismailia

    An interval of five years has elapsed since the termination of my engagement in the service of His Highness the Khedive of Egypt, “to suppress the slave-hunters of Central Africa, and to annex the countries constituting the Nile Basin, with the object of opening those savage regions to legitimate commerce and establishing a permanent government. ... Leer más

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  • Morocco

    de S.L. Bensusan ...
    With over 70 detailed illustrations and over 200 pages of detail, this is a fascinating book about Morocco. Morocco is an interesting travel log of the most developed regions of the country during the turn of the century. But interesting, when one sees the parallels in terms of time and space, Bensusan spoke of the modernization of this part of North Africa from transportation to communication, ... Leer más

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  • Sun, Sand and Somals - Leaves from the Note-Book of a District Commissioner in British Somaliland (1921)

    Originally published in 1921, this interesting book contains pages from the note-book of a district commissioner in British Somaliland, offering a fascinating and unique insight into the area during the British occupation. Many of these earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic ... Leer más

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  • My Life As an Explorer

    de Sven Hedin ...
    In this classic memoir and travelogue, the Swedish explorer shares the story of his epic journey along the ancient Silk Road.After a childhood spent reading tales of adventure in far-off places, Sven Hedin knew by the time he was twelve years old that he wanted to be an explorer. He lived in an age when maps still contained uncharted territories and he wished to travel to these mysterious ... Leer más

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  • Alarms and Excursions in Arabia (1931)

    Bertram Sidney Thomas was an English civil servant who is the first documented Westerner to cross the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter). He was also a scientist who practiced craniofacial anthropometry. He was born in Pill near Bristol and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. After working for the Civil Service in the General Post Office, he served in Belgium during World War I before being posted ... Leer más

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  • Southern Arabia

    de Theodore Bent ...
    Much that is set down here has been published before, but a good deal is new. My husband had written several articles in the Nineteenth Century, and by the kindness of the editor I have been able to make use of these; also I have incorporated the lectures he had given before the Royal Geographical Society and the British Association. The rest is from his note-books and from the 'Chronicles' that I ... Leer más

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  • The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile, And Explorations of the Nile Sources

    The primary object of geographical exploration is the opening to general intercourse such portions of the earth as may become serviceable to the human race. The explorer is the precursor of the colonist; and the colonist is the human instrument by which the great work must be constructed—that greatest and most difficult of all undertakings—the civilization of the world. The progress of ... Leer más

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