Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846 by Richardson
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"Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846" by James Richardson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on the author’s adventurous journey over a nine-month period through the Sahara Desert, highlighting personal encounters with various tribes such as the Touaricks, as well as descriptions of significant locations like Ghat, Ghadames, and Mourzuk. The work also reflects Richardson's strong condemnation of
the slave trade he observed during his travels. The opening of the book introduces readers to Richardson's motivations and intentions for his journey, emphasizing his desire to understand the lives and cultures of Saharan tribes while aiming to raise awareness against the slave trade. He reflects on the challenges he faced from both the local populations and the harsh desert environment. The narrative begins with his initial plans, the skepticism expressed by acquaintances about his journey, and his adventurous spirit as he departs for Tripoli, setting the stage for the arduous and enlightening experiences that will unfold in the vast landscapes of the Sahara. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Richardson, James, 1806-1851 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05003599 |
| Title | Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846 |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net HTML revised by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Sahara -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22094 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22094-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 785 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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