Download or read book Exploring the Heart of Africa written by William Jones and published by Mamba Press. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an extraordinary journey through the beating heart of Central Africa with "Exploring the Heart of Africa: A Comprehensive Travel Guide to the Democratic Republic of the Congo." This meticulously crafted guide invites intrepid travelers to discover the hidden gems, cultural tapestries, and breathtaking landscapes that define the diverse and enchanting nation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unveiling the Untamed Wilderness: Delve into the lush rainforests of Virunga National Park, where mist-covered volcanoes provide a dramatic backdrop to encounters with endangered mountain gorillas. Explore the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a haven for elusive forest creatures, and witness the resilience of ecosystems in Garamba National Park, home to iconic species facing the challenges of poaching and conflict. Cultural Odyssey: In the vibrant streets of Kinshasa, experience the rhythm and soul of Congolese music and immerse yourself in the dynamic markets that pulsate with energy. Journey to Kisangani and Lubumbashi, where history unfolds in the echoes of the past, and rural villages beckon with traditions passed down through generations. Navigating the Congo River: Embark on a captivating voyage along the Congo River, the lifeblood of the nation. Traverse its meandering course through dense jungles and expansive savannas, uncovering the stories etched in its waters and the communities it connects. Conservation and Responsible Tourism: Become a guardian of the future as you explore the delicate balance between exploration and preservation. Engage with iconic wildlife through responsible gorilla trekking, support sustainable lodges that prioritize environmental conservation, and witness the transformative power of community-based tourism. Practical Insights and Expert Tips: This comprehensive guide goes beyond the ordinary, providing practical insights into visa requirements, health precautions, and currency considerations. Navigate transportation challenges with confidence, whether you're taking to the skies on internal flights or traversing the diverse road networks. Culinary Adventures and Cultural Etiquette: Savor the flavors of Congolese cuisine as you embark on culinary adventures, and navigate cultural nuances with grace using the guide's insights into greetings, photography etiquette, and gift-giving traditions. A Journey of Discovery: "Exploring the Heart of Africa" is not just a travel guide; it is a passport to discovery, understanding, and the preservation of the Congo's natural and cultural heritage. With over 10 expertly crafted chapters, this guide is a testament to the commitment to sustainable tourism, conservation, and the celebration of the extraordinary diversity that defines the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious explorer, this guide is your key to unlocking the wonders of a nation that pulsates with life, beckoning you to explore the heart of Africa in all its unspoiled grandeur. Embark on a journey where each page reveals a new chapter of the Congo's story—a story waiting to be discovered, understood, and cherished.
Download or read book Crazy River written by Richard Grant and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of Dispatches From Pluto and Deepest South of All comes a rollicking travelogue from East Africa. NO ONE TRAVELS QUITE LIKE RICHARD GRANT and, really, no one should. In his last book, the adventure classic God’s Middle Finger, he narrowly escaped death in Mexico’s lawless Sierra Madre. Now, Grant has plunged with his trademark recklessness, wit, and curiosity into East Africa. Setting out to make the first descent of an unexplored river in Tanzania, he gets waylaid in Zanzibar by thieves, whores, and a charismatic former golf pro before crossing the Indian Ocean in a rickety cargo boat. And then the real adventure begins. Known to local tribes as “the river of bad spirits,” the Malagarasi River is a daunting adversary even with a heavily armed Tanzanian crew as travel companions. Dodging bullets, hippos, and crocodiles, Grant finally emerges in war-torn Burundi, where he befriends some ethnic street gangsters and trails a notorious man-eating crocodile known as Gustave. He concludes his journey by interviewing the dictatorial president of Rwanda and visiting the true source of the Nile. Gripping, illuminating, sometimes harrowing, often hilarious, Crazy River is a brilliantly rendered account of a modern-day exploration of Africa, and the unraveling of Grant’s peeled, battered mind as he tries to take it all in.
Download or read book Crossing the Heart of Africa written by Julian Smith and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Banff Mountain Book Awards WINNER The spellbinding true story of retracing the extraordinary trek of Ewart "the Leopard" Grogan—the legendary British explorer who, in order to win the woman he loved, attempted to become the first person to cross Africa In 1898 the dashing British adventurer Ewart Grogan fell head-over-heels in love—but before he could marry, he needed the approval of his beloved's skeptical, aristocratic stepfather. Grogan, seeking to prove his worth and earn his love's hand, then set out on an epic quest to become the first man to cross the entire length of Africa, from Cape Town to Cairo, "a feat hitherto thought by many explorers to be impossible" (New York Times). A little more than a century later, American journalist Julian Smith also found himself madly in love with his girlfriend of seven years... but he was terrified by the prospect of marraige. Inspired by Grogan's story, which he discovered by chance, Smith decided to face his fears of commitment by retracing the explorer's amazing—but now forgotten—4,500-mile journey for love and glory through Africa. Crossing the Heart of Africa is the unforgettable account of these twin adventures, as Smith beautifully ineterweaves his own contemporary journey with Grogan's larger-than-life tale of cannibal attacks, charging elephants, deadly jungles, and romantic triumph. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITERS WESTERN WRITING AWARDS WINNER: GOLD PRIZE (TRAVEL) BANFF MOUNTAIN BOOK COMPETITION WINNER: SPECIAL JURY MENTION AMERICAN SOCIETY OF JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS AWARDS BEST-BOOK WINNER: MEMOIR
Download or read book A Heart for the Work written by Claire L. Wendland and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burnout is common among doctors in the West, so one might assume that a medical career in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, would place far greater strain on the idealism that drives many doctors. But, as A Heart for the Work makes clear, Malawian medical students learn to confront poverty creatively, experiencing fatigue and frustration but also joy and commitment on their way to becoming physicians. The first ethnography of medical training in the global South, Claire L. Wendland’s book is a moving and perceptive look at medicine in a world where the transnational movement of people and ideas creates both devastation and possibility. Wendland, a physician anthropologist, conducted extensive interviews and worked in wards, clinics, and operating theaters alongside the student doctors whose stories she relates. From the relative calm of Malawi’s College of Medicine to the turbulence of training at hospitals with gravely ill patients and dramatically inadequate supplies, staff, and technology, Wendland’s work reveals the way these young doctors engage the contradictions of their circumstances, shedding new light on debates about the effects of medical training, the impact of traditional healing, and the purposes of medicine.
Download or read book Through the heart of Africa written by Frank Hulme Melland and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Heart of Africa written by Georg August Schweinfurth and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Heart Is Africa written by Scott Griffin and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1996, Scott Griffin left the comfortable routine of his life as a successful businessman to fly solo to Africa in his single-engine Cessna 180 to work for the Flying Doctors Service, an African organization that flies doctors and nurses to remote areas to administer medical assistance. My Heart is Africa is an engaging personal story of his two-year adventure but it is also the story of Africa -- its problems and people, its landscape and limitations, its culture and courage. Griffin's intrepid flying odyssey takes the reader on a journey across Africa and into the lives of the doctors, nurses, aid workers and eccentric characters that crossed his path along the way. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the AMREF Flying Doctors Service.
Download or read book A to Z in Niger Exploring the Heart of Africa written by Amar Gandhi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A to Z in Niger: Exploring the Heart of Africa" is a vividly illustrated ABC book that takes young readers on a delightful journey through the rich landscapes, diverse cultures, and unique wildlife of Niger. Designed for children ages 2 to 5, this book combines the excitement of discovery with the joy of learning, guiding little explorers from the arid beauty of the Sahara Desert to the bustling streets of Niamey, and from the serene waters of the River Niger to the enchanting dances of the Tuareg and Hausa people. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a new aspect of Niger's heart and soul, from A for Agadez, with its stunning mud-brick architecture, to Z for Zinder, a city bustling with history and life. Along the way, children will meet the majestic West African giraffes in Koure, learn about the importance of camels to the nomadic tribes, and marvel at the biodiversity of the W National Park. "A to Z in Niger" is more than just an alphabet book; it's a gateway to a world of adventure. Bright colors, playful illustrations, and engaging narratives capture the imagination of young readers, fostering a sense of wonder and an early love for learning about different cultures and environments. This book promises not only to educate but to inspire a new generation of explorers, eager to learn more about the vibrant heart of Africa and the wonders it holds.
Download or read book In the Heart of Africa written by Sir Samuel White Baker and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the Heart of Africa" by Sir Samuel White Baker is a captivating travelogue that chronicles the author's remarkable expedition into the unexplored heart of the African continent. Baker's thrilling narrative takes readers through dense jungles, across vast savannahs, and along treacherous rivers as he encounters fascinating cultures and wildlife. This gripping account provides a vivid and unforgettable glimpse into the mysteries and wonders of Africa.
Download or read book Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart of Darkness is often considered the world’s best short novel. The book serves as a bridge between the 19th century and modernism, an adventure tale revolving around the ambiguity of themes such as truth, morality, and evil. Joseph Conrad witnessed the European exploitation of the Congo with his own eyes. He once sailed up the Congo River himself to locate a countryman at a trading station deep within the country – even though this man wasn't named Kurtz. The goal and enigma of the journey have become synonymous with this name, one of the most unforgettable fictional characters of our time. JOSEPH CONRAD [1857–1924] was born in Ukraine to Polish parents, went to sea at the age of seventeen, and ended his career as a captain in the English merchant navy. His most famous work is the novella Heart of Darkness [1899], adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 as Apocalypse Now.
Download or read book Hearts of Darkness written by Frank McLynn and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fascinating. A compelling and intriguing volume.' Associated Press Scarcely over a hundred years ago, Africa was still the Dark Continent to Europeans-its geography and peoples largely unknown. The continent was Nature's last great fortress, made seemingly impregnable by disease, hostile tribes, dangerous animals, extremes of climate and an inhospitable terrain. However, the era of discovery eventually dawned: Africa was being opened up. Through the combination of individual endeavour and technological breakthrough, a handful of explorers began exploring and mapping Africa. Livingstone, Stanley, Burton, Speke, Baker, and others-these extraordinary characters risked their lives to uncover the mysteries of the Dark Continent. Frank McLynn proposes a thematic treatment of the subject; opening with an historical survey of the achievements and scope of the explorers, detailing the legendary search of the source of the Nile, the traversing of the Congo and Niger, and the recovery of Livingstone. The ensuing chapters deal then with different aspects of exploration over the period. The highly-praised Hearts of Darkness brings us the reality behind the myths and legends of England's first steps into the Dark Continent. Frank McLynn is a British author, biographer, historian and journalist. He is noted for critically acclaimed biographies of Napoleon Bonaparte, Robert Louis Stevenson, Carl Jung, Richard Francis Burton and Henry Morton Stanley. He is also the author of Fitzroy Maclean, Villa and Zapata and Bipolar, a novel about Roald Amundsen, published by Sharpe Books. Praise for Frank McLynn: 'A remarkable opus.' ALA Booklist 'An eye-opening safari into the history and psychobiography of Africa exploration.' Kirkus Reviews 'In sturdy, confident prose McLynn takes an intriguing tack by offering a thematic, comparative account of African exploration during the Victorian era.' Publishers Weekly 'A readable, well-written and worthwhile work.' Seattle Times 'A smoothly written account of African exploration during the Victorian era. [McLynn] presents fascinating derails on everything from the eating habits of the black mamba to the ravages of the tsetse fly on the European travellers.' Tampa Tribune and Times
Download or read book To the Heart of the Nile written by Pat Shipman and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1859, at age fourteen, Florence Szász stood before a room full of men and waited to be auctioned to the highest bidder. But slavery and submission were not to be her destiny: Sam Baker, a wealthy English gentleman and eminent adventurer, was moved by compassion and an immediate, overpowering empathy for the young woman, and braved extraordinary perils to help her escape. Together, Florence and Sam -- whose love would remain passionate and constant throughout their lives -- forged into literally uncharted territory in a glorious attempt to unravel a mysterious and magnificent enigma called Africa. A stunning achievement, To the Heart of the Nile is an unforgettable portrait of an unforgettable woman: a story of discovery, bravery, determination, and love, meticulously reconstructed through journals, documents, and private papers, and told in the inimitable narrative style that has already won Pat Shipman resounding international acclaim.
Download or read book Africa s Media Image in the 21st Century written by Mel Bunce and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa’s Media Image in the 21st Century is the first book in over twenty years to examine the international media’s coverage of sub-Saharan Africa. It brings together leading researchers and prominent journalists to explore representation of the continent, and the production of that image, especially by international news media. The book highlights factors that have transformed the global media system, changing whose perspectives are told and the forms of media that empower new voices. Case studies consider questions such as: how has new media changed whose views are represented? Does Chinese or diaspora media offer alternative perspectives for viewing the continent? How do foreign correspondents interact with their audiences in a social media age? What is the contemporary role of charity groups and PR firms in shaping news content? They also examine how recent high profile events and issues been covered by the international media, from the Ebola crisis, and Boko Haram to debates surrounding the "Africa Rising" narrative and neo-imperialism. The book makes a substantial contribution by moving the academic discussion beyond the traditional critiques of journalistic stereotyping, Afro-pessimism, and ‘darkest Africa’ news coverage. It explores the news outlets, international power dynamics, and technologies that shape and reshape the contemporary image of Africa and Africans in journalism and global culture.
Download or read book The Troubled Heart of Africa written by Robert B. Edgerton and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-12-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecting a tumultuous past with an uncertain present, this is the complete story of a region whose fate will affect an entire continent. photo insert.
Download or read book Native Stranger written by Eddy L. Harris and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1993 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Eddy Harris went to Africa, he ended up learning a great deal about his own identity as a black American as well as witnessing both the splendor and squalor of the continent. From encounters with beggars and bureaucrats to a visit to Soweto and a hellish night in a Liberian jail, Harris evokes Africa with candor and vividness.
Download or read book Into Africa written by Martin Dugard and published by Crown. This book was released on 2003-05-06 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What really happened to Dr. David Livingstone? The New York Times bestselling coauthor of Survivor: The Ultimate Game investigates in this thrilling account. With the utterance of a single line—“Doctor Livingstone, I presume?”—a remote meeting in the heart of Africa was transformed into one of the most famous encounters in exploration history. But the true story behind Dr. David Livingstone and journalist Henry Morton Stanley is one that has escaped telling. Into Africa is an extraordinarily researched account of a thrilling adventure—defined by alarming foolishness, intense courage, and raw human achievement. In the mid-1860s, exploration had reached a plateau. The seas and continents had been mapped, the globe circumnavigated. Yet one vexing puzzle remained unsolved: what was the source of the mighty Nile river? Aiming to settle the mystery once and for all, Great Britain called upon its legendary explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who had spent years in Africa as a missionary. In March 1866, Livingstone steered a massive expedition into the heart of Africa. In his path lay nearly impenetrable, uncharted terrain, hostile cannibals, and deadly predators. Within weeks, the explorer had vanished without a trace. Years passed with no word. While debate raged in England over whether Livingstone could be found—or rescued—from a place as daunting as Africa, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., the brash American newspaper tycoon, hatched a plan to capitalize on the world’s fascination with the missing legend. He would send a young journalist, Henry Morton Stanley, into Africa to search for Livingstone. A drifter with great ambition, but little success to show for it, Stanley undertook his assignment with gusto, filing reports that would one day captivate readers and dominate the front page of the New York Herald. Tracing the amazing journeys of Livingstone and Stanley in alternating chapters, author Martin Dugard captures with breathtaking immediacy the perils and challenges these men faced. Woven into the narrative, Dugard tells an equally compelling story of the remarkable transformation that occurred over the course of nine years, as Stanley rose in power and prominence and Livingstone found himself alone and in mortal danger. The first book to draw on modern research and to explore the combination of adventure, politics, and larger-than-life personalities involved, Into Africa is a riveting read.
Download or read book Land of Tears written by Robert Harms and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prizewinning historian's epic account of the scramble to control equatorial Africa In just three decades at the end of the nineteenth century, the heart of Africa was utterly transformed. Virtually closed to outsiders for centuries, by the early 1900s the rainforest of the Congo River basin was one of the most brutally exploited places on earth. In Land of Tears, historian Robert Harms reconstructs the chaotic process by which this happened. Beginning in the 1870s, traders, explorers, and empire builders from Arabia, Europe, and America moved rapidly into the region, where they pioneered a deadly trade in ivory and rubber for Western markets and in enslaved labor for the Indian Ocean rim. Imperial conquest followed close behind. Ranging from remote African villages to European diplomatic meetings to Connecticut piano-key factories, Land of Tears reveals how equatorial Africa became fully, fatefully, and tragically enmeshed within our global world.
