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My African Journey by [Winston Churchill]

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WITH SIXTY-ONE ILLUSTRATIONS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS BY THE AUTHOR AND LIEUTENANT-COLONEL GORDON WILSON, AND THREE MAPS In so far as the collection of information is concerned, the advantages of travel may often be over-stated. So much has been written, so many facts are upon record about every country, even the most remote, that a judicious and persevering study of existing materials would no doubt enable a reader to fill himself with knowledge almost to repletion without leaving his chair. But for the formation of opinion, for the stirring and enlivenment of thought, and for the discernment of colour and proportion, the gifts of travel, especially of travel on foot, are priceless. It was with the design and in the hope of securing such prizes, that I undertook last year the pilgrimage of which these pages give account. I cannot tell whether I have succeeded in winning vithem; and still less whether, if won, they are transferable. I therefore view these letters with a modest eye. They were written mainly in long hot Uganda afternoons, after the day's march was done. The larger portion has already appeared in the Strand Magazine, and what has been added was necessary to complete the story. They present a continuous narrative of the lighter side of what was to me a very delightful and inspiring journey; and it is in the hope that they may vivify and fortify the interest of the British people in the wonderful estates they have recently acquired in the northeastern quarter of Africa, that I offer them in a connected form to the indulgence of the public.

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Winston S. Churchill's account of his travels in Africa, including his thoughts on African government, race and British imperialism. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Sir Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two occasions, from 1940 to1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Celebrated as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, he was also a gifted orator, statesman and historian. The author of more than 40 books, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 and in 1963 was made an honorary citizen of the United States. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ BZ editores (June 27, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) has been called 'the greatest Briton'. An international statesman, orator, biographer, historian, author and Nobel Prize winner, his works remain in print with the world's leading publishers.

Educated at Harrow and Sandhurst, Winston spent several years in the army before becoming a newspaper correspondent and then an MP. His cabinet positions included First Lord of the Admiralty at the outbreak of the First World War and later Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940 and for five years led Britain though its 'finest hour'. Defeated in the July 1945 election, he was Leader of the Opposition until re-elected Prime Minister in 1951. He was knighted in 1953, the same year he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He stepped down as Prime Minister in 1955 and remained an MP until 1964.

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R. Strickler

British colonial mindset, Africa before the ravages of industrialization...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 14, 2014

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Churchill was a very fine writer and since I live in East Africa, I was especially interested to read his descriptions of early 20th century wildlife and ecology and landscapes and societies. It is rather frustrating to me 110 years later to wade through the British colonial attitudes that were entrenched in his time: his low expectations of Africans and their societies, his assumption that most of the big game was meant to be hunted and most of the resources were meant to be exploited -- how tragic that so much of what he wished came true, in many ways. It is a window into the British power mindset and 19th century ideas about unbridled industrialism. I almost wanted to cry when he described Kampala and the Kwampaka because it was so beautiful (not quite the description I'd give today!) It's interesting to contrast his writing with Isabella Bird's, who, even though she traveled 40 years earlier, was far less burdened with being white and British.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 29, 2017

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Great book on African adventure. If you like this book you will want to read the following 99 cent classics of African travels:
1. Alone Among the Zulus: The Narrative of a Journey Through the Zulu Country, South Africa (1866)
2. First Footsteps in East Africa or, An Exploration of Harar [Illustrated] (1856)
3. Tropical Africa (1889)
4. A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland (1915)
5. The Life and Exploits of Hugh Clapperton the Distinguished Voyager, Adventurer, and Discoverer (1840)
6. Scouting for Stanley in East Africa (1890)
7. Through the Kalahari Desert (1886)
8. Lassoing Wild Animals in Africa (Illustrated) (1911)
9. Stories of the Gorilla Country (1870)
10. The Unknown Horn of Africa (1888) (With active table of contents)

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Richard C. Macomber

From Mombasa to Cairo - A Fascinating.Journey

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2013

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This book is a gem written by the hand of Sir Winston Churchill.
It is the fascinating story of a safari from Kenya in British East
Africa through Uganda and to the source of the Nile and then
following the White Nile and then the Blue Nile to Cairo. This
travel included forays on both Lake Victoria and Lake Albert
with also a visit to Murchison Falls. The narrative is replete
with descriptions of people encountered, , terrains traversed,
and wild game both observed and hunted. Of particular
interest were the encounters with elephants and white
rinocerouses. Included is how life was lived on safari. Sir
Winston also provides commentary on the promise of these
African lands in the future. The book is easily readable due
to Sir Winston's very professional narrative style owing from
his having been a military journalist. What is remrkable is
that this African journey took place and the book written
in 1907.

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Michael Ipavec

defining "the white man's burden"

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 28, 2015

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This book, written in the first decade of the 1900s, captures - for good and for ill - the attitude of an English colonialist toward the East African English colonies and their inhabitants. As with all Churchill's writings, his prose is highly readable. The story he tells, tho, is less compelling than other of his works. The tale recounts his journey from the Kenyan coast, to the central lakes region, then down the Nile to Egypt. While the tale of his journey is only mildly interesting, the depiction of the colonialist's outlook is far more noteworthy. As a kid studying history, I never fully grasped what was meant by "the white man's burden". This volume brings that phrase to life, unconsciously depicting the presumptions and self-interests behind it. Some will condemn Churchill as racist, others will see him merely as a product of his time and place in the social order of the day. One last note: the pictures in this Kindle edition are fuzzy and don't reveal much. However, if you do a Google search on many of the places referenced in the book (e.g. Murchison Falls) you will find some spectacular images online.

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Alan Baumgart

He wasn't always bald

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 24, 2018

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Churchill's journey through Africa as a young man is full of the brash self-confidence, the astonishing energy and focus that allowed the older Churchill to weather Britain's greatest challenges. It is also an account of unquestioned belief on his part of the advantages of empire to both subjects and rulers, the joys of big game hunting, the street-wise insights into the dynamics and personal qualities of those who manned the watchtowers and railway stations of the Empire. This is Churchill in the process of developing empathy, but before maturing.

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Interesting time capsule with a dash of railroad boosterism

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 11, 2014

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Churchill's "My African Journey" is an interesting salad of observations from an East African journey more than a century ago: eloquent descriptions of landscape, astute observations of colonials and native peoples, crisp accounts of hunting--including, alas, a white rhino--and enthusiastic, boosterish pitches for damming gorges and laying railroad tracks. Some respectful and complimentary remarks on local peoples and their leaders may surprise readers who imagine that Churchill was an unnuanced, condescending imperialist. A small assortment of decent photos helps set the scene. Chapters vary in interest and polish, but overall this small book is worthwhile.

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rATIONAL sYD

Interesting view of late 19th century British colonial thinking and outlook

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 12, 2014

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Interesting insight into Churchill' early active and athletic life and his attitude re: "British Empire" building regardless of rights and sovereignty of native populations. Allso, lack of appreciation for conservation of wild life -- stories of massive wanton killing of lions and other wild life just for the sake of "sport".

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Louis D. Finn

I really enjoyed this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 27, 2016

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I really enjoyed this book , a real insight to what it was like in Africa at that time. Very descriptive, I felt that i was there with Churchill.
Now I know what happened to the animals through the ages.

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mike ninham

not my style.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 16, 2020

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a very old style of writing, very boring, too much waffle! not as expected, could not read it did not grab me at all!

alexander gow

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 20, 2015

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very enjoyable quick service

J. A.

Schlechte Kopie!

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on November 22, 2022

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Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um eine schlechte Kopie.

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Tyler D.

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 27, 2016

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Thanks for the order

Ecologue33

nearfineは良心的な書店だと思います。この本はアフリカ研究の入門書。

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on August 27, 2013

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Nearfineさんどうもありがとうございます。数日到着が遅れたのは海外からの送付を考えると仕方のないことだと思います。そういった事情は私もよく理解できます。
私は、現在ウガンダで仕事をしております。この本は、20世紀初頭にチャーチル元首相がアフリカを特にウガンダウを見聞した記録をしたもので、ウガンダの歴史を知るうえで重要な資料です。現地の博物館で原著を見つけてから、どうにか手に入れたいと思っておりました。現在、初版本は10万から40万円の高値で取引されております。到底手にできるものではありません。そんな時に、この書店が破格の価格で販売していることを知り早速注文いたしました。その民族の文化を知らずしてその民族が理解できるわけがないというのが私の理念です。それを満たしてくれたのが、この本であり、この書店であることは疑いのない事実です。手にした書籍はほとんど新品と言っていいくらいの状態でした。（新古品）　明日から読書するのが楽しみです。Nearfineさんありがとう。

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