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First Footsteps in East Africa
Paperback
Travel GeneralGeneral World History
Publisher Price: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781636525662
Publisher: Black Legacy Press
Published: Mar 14 2026
Pages: 374
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.77 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
First Footsteps in East Africa by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a detailed account of early exploration in the Horn of Africa. The book chronicles Burton's journey into regions that were largely unfamiliar to European audiences at the time, including his expedition toward the Somali coast and the interior.
Through vivid narrative and careful observation, Burton describes landscapes, local cultures, languages, and the challenges of travel in unfamiliar and often difficult conditions. His work provides valuable insight into East African societies and geography during the nineteenth century, as well as the realities of early exploration.
This book is essential for readers interested in African exploration, travel literature, historical geography, and the writings of one of the most notable explorers of his era.
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