To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. I
Paperback
Travel GeneralGeneral World History
Publisher Price: $18.95
ISBN13: 9781636522630
Publisher: Black Legacy Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
To The Gold Coast for Gold offers an immersive account of one of the most daring and adventurous expeditions of the 19th century. Authored by the legendary explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton and his companion Verney Lovett Cameron, this volume chronicles their journey to West Africa in pursuit of gold, revealing both the physical challenges of the African terrain and the intricate dynamics of local societies. From encounters with remote communities to navigating treacherous landscapes, Burton and Cameron provide readers with rich, firsthand observations that blend travel narrative, ethnography, and historical insight.
This volume is the first in a personal narrative series that captures the spirit of exploration during the Victorian era. It not only recounts thrilling adventures but also reflects on the cultural, social, and political realities of the Gold Coast region at the time. Essential reading for enthusiasts of exploration, African history, and classic travel literature, this work preserves the legacy of one of the era's most intrepid explorers.
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