Reize in Taka (Opper-Nubië) by Guillaume Lejean
"Reize in Taka (Opper-Nubië)" by Guillaume Lejean is a travel account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's explorations through Taka, a somewhat mysterious and intriguing region of Africa, detailing his encounters with local tribes, the landscapes he traverses, and the socio-political dynamics of the area during his travels. The opening of the book sets the stage for Lejean's journey, beginning with an introduction to his previous explorations and
thence detailing his arrival in Fillik, the main settlement of the Hadendoa tribe. After describing the barren landscape and the tribe's cautious lifestyle due to wild predators, Lejean meets a local chieftain and provides insights into the political turmoil following Egyptian rule. His narrative blends observations of local customs, such as the practice of taking a tribal host for safety, with historical references to earlier travelers in the region, creating a rich tapestry of adventure that sets the tone for the rest of his journey into more treacherous parts of Nubia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lejean, Guillaume, 1824-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Reize in Taka (Opper-Nubië) De Aarde en haar Volken, 1873 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Kassala (Sudan : Province) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19327 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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