The African Adventure Four Hundred Years of Exploration in the Dangerous Continent - Severin, Timothy

The African Adventure Four Hundred Years of Exploration in the Dangerous Continent by Severin, Timothy

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Published by Hamilton, 1973

Chronicles four centuries of exploration across the African continent. Highlighting the extreme perils faced by travelers, including tropical diseases, wildlife, and treacherous geography. Rather than focusing strictly on mainstream figures, Severin weaves together the narratives of famous legends, overlooked naturalists, and highly competitive European explorers. Heavily illustrated with contemporary drawings, maps, and paintings—many originally created by the explorers themselves.

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