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The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa is a book written by Francis Galton in 1853. The book is a first-hand account of Galton's travels and explorations in the southern regions of Africa. Galton, a British explorer and scientist, embarked on a journey to Africa in 1849 to study the flora, fauna, and people of the region. He traveled extensively throughout the tropical regions of South Africa, including the Cape Colony, Natal, and Mozambique. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes Galton's experiences in different parts of Africa. He provides detailed…mehr

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The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa is a book written by Francis Galton in 1853. The book is a first-hand account of Galton's travels and explorations in the southern regions of Africa. Galton, a British explorer and scientist, embarked on a journey to Africa in 1849 to study the flora, fauna, and people of the region. He traveled extensively throughout the tropical regions of South Africa, including the Cape Colony, Natal, and Mozambique. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes Galton's experiences in different parts of Africa. He provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, the climate, and the people he encountered. Galton also includes observations on the wildlife he encountered, including elephants, lions, and other large mammals. One of the most notable aspects of The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa is Galton's commentary on the native people he encountered. He describes their customs, beliefs, and way of life, and provides insight into their social and political systems. Galton also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places he visited and the people he met. Overall, The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a largely unexplored region of Africa. It provides valuable insights into the geography, wildlife, and people of the area, and is a must-read for anyone interested in African history and exploration.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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Among his many significant accomplishments, British scientist SIR FRANCIS GALTON (1822-1911) was an explorer, a geographer, a statistician, and inventor of fingerprint identification. In addition to more than 300 scientific papers, he wrote the books Hereditary Genius (1914), Finger Prints (1893), Memories of My Life (1908), and others.