My African Journey Winston Churchill 9781290559119 Books
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My African Journey Winston Churchill 9781290559119 Books
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.Product details
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My African Journey Winston Churchill 9781290559119 Books Reviews
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 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.
I loved this book. Mostly I cherished the deep insights that Winston Churchill had about the early days for the British in Africa. Excellent reading!
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.
The font is so tiny that it is impossible to read and it does not contain the photographs in the original version. I recommend the kindle version instead.
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.
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.
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)
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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