Bøker av John Petherick

This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Egypt, Sudan, and Central Africa. It recounts the author's explorations of these regions, including his travels along the White Nile and his interactions with local populations. With detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna, and insights into the region's history and cultural heritage, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and geography of Africa.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1869, this two-volume jointly authored work gives an account of a mission for the National Geographical Society undertaken by John Petherick (1813-82) and his wife Katherine (1827-77). Volume 1 focuses on the first part of the Pethericks' journey to Gondokoro in the Sudan.