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Across East African Glaciers: An Account Of The First Ascent Of Kilimanjaro is a book written by Hans Meyer, a German geographer and mountaineer. The book is a detailed account of Meyer's expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, in 1889. Meyer's expedition was the first successful ascent of Kilimanjaro, and the book chronicles the challenges and triumphs of the journey. The book provides a vivid description of the landscape and climate of East Africa, as well as the culture and customs of the local people. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different part of the journey. Meyer describes the preparation and planning that went into the expedition, the difficulties of navigating through the dense forests and steep terrain, and the final ascent to the summit. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, providing readers with a visual representation of the journey. Overall, Across East African Glaciers: An Account Of The First Ascent Of Kilimanjaro is a fascinating account of one of the greatest mountaineering achievements of the 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mountaineering, African geography, or the culture of East Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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