Como eu atravessei Àfrica do Atlantico ao mar Indico, volume primeiro by Pinto
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Pinto, Alexandre Alberto da Rocha de Serpa, 1846-1900
Portuguese
"Como eu atravessei Àfrica do Atlantico ao mar Indico, volume primeiro" by Serpa Pinto is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work documents the author's extensive travel and exploration journey across Africa, particularly from Benguella to the Indian Ocean. It combines personal narrative elements with geographical and ethno...
Pinto's gratitude towards individuals and institutions that supported his journey. He dedicates the book to King D. Luiz I of Portugal, expressing thanks for the financial resources allocated for the expedition and recounting the vital assistance received from various figures in the Portuguese government, geographic societies, and friends. The initial chapters outline the preparations for the journey, the challenges of securing carriers for the expedition, and the author's interactions with significant figures such as the explorer Stanley, all while emphasizing the vast difficulties faced when exploring the uncharted territories of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donald Moore
3 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the content encourages further exploration of the subject. This made complex ideas feel approachable.
Charles White
4 weeks agoI didn't expect much, but the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. This book will stay with me for a long time.
George Davis
3 months agoThis immediately felt different because the style is confident yet approachable. An excellent read overall.
Jennifer Rivera
5 months agoBased on the reviews, I decided to try it and the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. A valuable addition to my digital library.
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John Garcia
1 month agoAs part of my coursework, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A true masterpiece of its kind.