African travel diary, 1921-1926 (bulk 1921-1922) [manuscript].
 Format: Manuscript
 Language: English
 Summary:
Written apparently by an Englishwoman, primarily tracing her journey through the Great Rift Valley in Africa. Entries begin on October 14, 1921 when she is at Livingstone, near Victoria Falls, and conclude on July 12, 1922 at Kasanga, Tanzania. Described are the flora and fauna, campsites, travel arrangements, and her encounters with the natives. She comments upon the European communities she visi... (see more)
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Item Description
  • 1 item (106 p.).
  • OCLC Number: 24349246
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  • Source of Acquisition: . Purchase 1980.
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Title Summary
Written apparently by an Englishwoman, primarily tracing her journey through the Great Rift Valley in Africa. Entries begin on October 14, 1921 when she is at Livingstone, near Victoria Falls, and conclude on July 12, 1922 at Kasanga, Tanzania. Described are the flora and fauna, campsites, travel arrangements, and her encounters with the natives. She comments upon the European communities she visits, some of them missionary settlements, the social life and customs of the settlements, and the schools for the native children. Also includes a few pages entered in 1926 including miscellaneous notes on other travels and mailing addresses of individuals.

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