Acht Jahre in Asien und Afrika
This book, originally published in Hanover, Germany in 1858, recounts the author's eight-year journey through Asia and Africa from 1846 to 1855. Written in German, the book includes a fold-out map and a list of subscribers. It details observations made during extensive travels, offering firsthand accounts of various locations. The book's veracity was initially questioned by some critics, but the author defended himself by presenting letters and other evidence to support his claims. Although some of the remarks demonstrate a lack of scientific method, the truthful and straightforward narrative has received praise from notable scholars like Humboldt, Petermann, and Richter. This copy has been professionally rebound.
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- BENJAMINE, ISRAEL J.
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