Camel Tracks : A History of Exploration, Warfare and Policing in the Modern Imperial Age / Andrew Goudie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goudie, Andrew, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Camels--History.

Camels.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : The Society for Libyan Studies, [2021]

Summary:

This book explores the historical and modern significance of the camel, focusing on its role in desert exploration during the modern imperial era. It provides an in-depth analysis of the camel's biology, historical importance, and utility in various contexts, including its use in exploration across North and East Africa, Arabia, South Asia, China, Australia, and the southwestern United States. Drawing on extensive research and historical references, the author examines the contributions of camels to exploration and transportation in arid regions. The book is aimed at readers interested in natural history, exploration, and the unique adaptability of camels in challenging environments. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright page

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Background

Biology and Evolution

Domestication

Distribution

History and Archaeology

Historical Importance of the Camel

Camels and Travel in Extreme Environments

Camels and Trade

Camels and Pilgrimage

Camels and Nomadic Societies

Camels and War

Camels in the Modern World

Australian Camels

USA Camels

Numbers

History of Research

Introduction

Count Buffon

George Perkins Marsh

Scope of the book and its main themes

Chapter 2. Camels and the Exploration History of North Africa

Introduction: The North and East African Deserts

Charles-Jacques Poncet and James Bruce

William George Browne

Friedrich Hornemann Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781914268021

1914268024

9781914268038

1914268032