Sieben Jahre in Süd-Afrika. Zweiter Band. / Erlebnisse, Forschungen und Jagden auf meinen Reisen von den Diamantenfeldern zum Zambesi (1872-1879)

Name: Sieben Jahre in Süd-Afrika. Zweiter Band. / Erlebnisse, Forschungen und Jagden auf meinen Reisen von den Diamantenfeldern zum Zambesi (1872-1879)
Author: Emil Holub

By Emil Holub

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The narrative recounts extensive overland journeys across southern African regions, following routes from mining districts to the Zambesi and its tributaries. It combines travel reportage and hunting episodes with natural-history observations of plants, animals, rivers, and geological features, including a memorable visit to great waterfalls. Detailed ethnographic description reports customs, social organization, rituals, craftwork, and daily life among multiple local communities encountered along the way. Maps, illustrations, and episodic encounters with traders, hunters, and frontier settlements complement practical notes on landscape, climate, resource sites, and the challenges of long expeditions.

About the Author

Emil Holub

Emil Holub was a Czech explorer, physician, and writer known for his extensive travels in southern Africa during the late 19th century. His most notable work, "Seven Years in South Africa," is a detailed account of his experiences, research, and hunting expeditions from the diamond fields to the Zambezi River between 1872 and 1879. Holub's writings provide valuable insights into the geography, cultures, and wildlife of the region during a time of significant change. His contributions to literature and exploration have made him a notable figure in the history of African exploration.