The narrative of an explorer in tropical South Africa

The Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa, written by Francis Galton in the mid-19th century, details an overland expedition from Walfisch Bay into present-day Namibia. The book combines practical exploration logistics with ethnographic observations of the Damara, Hottentot, and Ovampo communities, while also reflecting on missionary prospects. Originally published in 1853, this work is notable for its mapping of routes and assessment of terrain and water resources in the region.