Travels Through Central Africa to Timbuctoo; And Across the Great Desert, to Morocco, Performed in the Years 1824-1828, Vol. 2 (of 2)
1830
Travels Through Central Africa to Timbuctoo; And Across the Great Desert, to Morocco, Performed in the Years 1824-1828, Vol. 2 (of 2)
1830
Archaeology & Anthropology, History - Modern (1750+), Travel Writing
''Travels Through Central Africa to Timbuctoo; And Across the Great Desert, to Morocco'' is a historical travelogue by René Caillié, first published in 1830. This account details Caillié's journey from 1824 to 1828, during which he became the first European to reach Timbuctoo and return to share his findings. The narrative offers rich descriptions of the cultures, landscapes, and challenges faced during his 4,500-mile expedition, contributing significantly to European knowledge of African geography and commerce at the time.
