To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II

Name: To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II
Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton

By Sir Richard Francis Burton

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A two-volume personal narrative records an exploratory journey along the West African Gold Coast, tracing routes from Sierra Leone through Cape Palmas, Axim, and interior mining regions to principal gold deposits; it combines travelogue, geological and economic observations on gold-mining concessions and labour, ethnographic sketches of local societies and colonial settlements, encounters with local rulers and port towns, practical notes on routes, logistics, and mining techniques, and critical reflections on colonial administration and social conditions, followed by appendices addressing labour issues, natural-history lists, and other practical material for travellers and prospectors.

About the Author

Sir Richard Francis Burton

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a British explorer, geographer, and linguist known for his adventurous spirit and extensive travels. He is particularly recognized for his explorations in Africa and the Middle East, including his notable work, "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah," which details his journey to the holy cities of Islam. Burton was also an accomplished translator and contributed significantly to the understanding of various cultures through his writings, such as "The Book of the Sword" and "The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam." His diverse interests and expertise in languages made him a prominent figure in the 19th-century exploration narrative.