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Expedition to discover the sources of the White Nile, in the years 1840, 1841, Vol. 1 (of 2)

By Ferdinand Werne
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An observational narrative recounts an overland and riverine expedition into central Africa aiming to locate the White Nile's headwaters. It blends travel-diary entries, geographic and cartographic detail, and ethnographic and natural-history observations, describing river courses, local settlements and housing, vegetation, and climate. Chapters explain the expedition's composition, provisioning, and internal politics, and record encounters with local communities and practices such as slave-hunting and trade. The work intersperses practical logistical notes, sketches and maps, and reflective commentary, combining scientific curiosity with travel anecdote and critique of the expedition's organization and conduct.

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Ferdinand Werne

Ferdinand Werne was a 19th-century explorer and author best known for his detailed accounts of his expeditions in Africa. His notable work, "Expedition to Discover the Sources of the White Nile," published in two volumes, chronicles his journey in the years 1840 and 1841. Through his writings, Werne provides valuable insights into the geography, cultures, and challenges faced during his travels in the Nile region. His contributions to exploration literature offer a glimpse into the era's adventurous spirit and the quest for knowledge about uncharted territories.

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