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.)
Edward Lewis
2 days agoI have to admit, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Margaret Garcia
2 months agoI have to admit, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. One of the best books I've read this year.
Logan Harris
3 months agoI rarely write reviews but the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Kevin Nelson
4 months agoHonestly, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. I will be reading more from this author.