| Author |
McLeod, Lyons, -1893 |
| Title |
Travels in Eastern Africa, volume 1 (of 2) : with the narrative of a residence in Mozambique
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| Original Publication |
London: Hurst and Blackett, 1860.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Travels in Eastern Africa; with the Narrative of a Residence in Mozambique" by Lyons McLeod is a travelogue and historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's journey to Mozambique, where he has been appointed Her Majesty’s Consul, and reflects on the rich cultural, social, and political landscape of Eastern Africa during that period. McLeod offers a detailed perspective on various regions, highlighting the intricacies of commerce, colonial administration, and the pressing issue of slavery. At the start of this volume, McLeod embarks on the Royal Mail Steamship “Ireland” from England, accompanied by his wife, en route to his new post. The opening chapters describe the chaotic and uncomfortable conditions aboard the ship, marked by a lack of proper accommodations, unsanitary conditions, and mishaps at sea, which foreshadow the challenges he will face in his future assignments. Among the passengers are characters of various backgrounds, and through humorous anecdotes and sharp observations, McLeod sets a vivid scene that illustrates both the perils and camaraderie inherent in such a voyage during a time of significant change in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Africa, East -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Mozambique -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
McLeod, Lyons, -1893
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74675 |
| Release Date |
Nov 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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