Land und Volk in Afrika, Berichte aus den Jahren 1865-1870

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rohlfs, Gerhard, 1831-1896

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Land und Volk in Afrika, Berichte aus den Jahren 1865-1870" by Gerhard Rohlfs is a historical travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work offers detailed observations and reflections from Rohlfs' travels through various regions of Africa during the years mentioned, highlighting both cultural aspects and the broader geopolitical context of the time. The book likely covers topics related to African peoples, colonialism, and the author's personal experiences and conclusions on the interactions between European settlers and indigenous populations. The opening of the book presents a variety of content, showcasing Rohlfs' thoughts on Algeria and its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the complexities of colonialism. Rohlfs criticizes the superficial understanding that the French Empire has of their colony, suggesting that true comprehension requires prolonged engagement with local cultures, rather than mere observation from a position of power. He reflects on his long experience in Algeria and the behaviors of the Arab populace, expressing skepticism about the prospects of civilizing efforts. This section sets a tone of critical exploration, hinting at Rohlfs' deep engagement with the land and its people, along with his observations on cultural practices such as the use of hashish in social settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Magnus Pfeffer, Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-11-24