An account of an expedition through Mashonaland led by a prominent British politician in the early 1890s, documenting travels through territory recently occupied by colonial interests. The narrative describes encounters with local rulers and European settlers, observations of the landscape and resources, negotiations over mining concessions, and the logistics of moving a heavily laden expedition through challenging terrain. Political manoeuvring, colonial ambitions, and first-hand impressions of the region feature throughout.
Dimensions:
20.5 x 13 x 1.5 cm
Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket
Author:
Percy Fitzpatrick