Zanzibar; city, island, and coast. Vol. 2
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
25.04.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
282
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,7 cm
Gewicht
462 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-679-1
Salt-laden winds sweep across the narrow streets of a bustling island port, mingling with the scent of cloves and the distant echo of Swahili voices. Here, on the threshold between Africa and the Indian Ocean, a world both alluring and enigmatic unfolds-one shaped by centuries of trade, cultural exchange, and the relentless curiosity of nineteenth-century explorers. This volume immerses readers in the heart of Zanzibar's city, island, and coast, capturing the intricate tapestry of daily life, the shifting alliances of sultans and merchants, and the formidable beauty of the East African landscape. With an eye for detail and a mind attuned to the complexities of African geography, the narrative brings to life the rhythms of the Swahili coast, the pulse of local markets, and the layered histories that linger in every stone and shoreline. The work stands apart for its unflinching account of African exploration history, blending sharp observation with a nuanced understanding of the people and places encountered. It is not merely a travel narrative, but a document of cultural studies, offering insights into the customs, languages, and politics that shaped Zanzibar's pivotal role along the Indian Ocean coast. The prose, at once elegant and precise, invites both the general reader and the collector of Victorian explorers' accounts to witness a world on the cusp of change, where British explorers grappled with the unfamiliar and recorded moments now lost to time. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For anyone drawn to nineteenth-century Africa, historical travel narrative, or the enduring allure of East Africa's past, this restored volume offers an experience as rich and layered as the island it so evocatively portrays.
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