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Timbuctoo: The Mysterious

Timbuctoo: The Mysterious

DuBois, Felix
White, Diana

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General Juvenile FictionHistory

ISBN10: 1425494277
ISBN13: 9781425494278
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Timbuctoo: The Mysterious by Felix Dubois is a travelogue and historical account of the author's journey to Timbuktu, Mali in the late 19th century. Dubois, a French explorer, sets out on a perilous journey to reach the fabled city of Timbuktu, known for its legendary wealth and mystique. The book chronicles his adventures along the way, including encounters with hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and extreme weather conditions.Upon reaching Timbuktu, Dubois provides a vivid description of the city, its people, and its history. He explores the city's famous libraries and documents his findings on the manuscripts housed there, shedding light on the intellectual and cultural richness of the region. Dubois also describes the impact of European colonization on Timbuktu and the surrounding areas, providing a critical perspective on the exploitation of African resources and people.Overall, Timbuctoo: The Mysterious is a fascinating account of a bygone era, capturing the spirit of adventure and exploration that defined the age of discovery. It offers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of one of Africa's most enigmatic cities, and serves as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the people who call it home.A Very Well-Illustrated Work, The Author Traveled Along The Niger, Jenne, Songhois, Sudan To Timbuctoo. A Good Description Of The Commerce, Life, University Of Sankore, Politics, Literature, The French Connection, People, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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