| Author |
Bülow, Frieda, Freiin von, 1857-1909 |
| Title |
Reisescizzen und Tagebuchblätter aus Deutsch-Ostafrika
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the Brigham Young University Library.)
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| Summary |
"Reisescizzen und Tagebuchblätter aus Deutsch-Ostafrika" by Freiin von Frieda Bülow is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work combines memoir and diary entries, chronicling the author's journey through German East Africa. It delves into the cultural and social observations of the time, particularly focusing on the experiences and encounters with diverse peoples and lands. The opening of the book sets the stage with the author's departure from Venice, detailing the serene beauty of St. Mark's Square and the excitement of embarking on a sea voyage to Aden. Throughout her journey, she interacts with various passengers, including a colonel reflecting on colonial relations and a radical lawyer, and describes the vibrant scenes during her travels. The initial chapters capture not only the majestic sights and sound of seascapes but also the complexities of human emotions and cultural exchanges as the author navigates through the unfamiliar territories of East Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
German East Africa -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Bülow, Frieda, Freiin von, 1857-1909 -- Travel -- Africa, East
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64483 |
| Release Date |
Feb 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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