Hynson, Colin <br/><br/>
Exploration of Africa / 
Colin Hynson. 
 - 1st ed. for the U.S. 
 - Hauppauge, NY :  Barron's Educational Series Inc.,  1998. 
 - 31 p. :  ill. (some col.), maps ;  25 cm. 
 - Great Explorers .
 - Great explorers (Barron's Educational Series, inc.) .
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>"The earliest recorded exploration of the African continent was a coastal exploration by the ancient Egyptians almost 3,500 years ago. Since then, this extraordinary continent has lured many explorers and adventurers, who in turn have affected the way Africa is today.<br/>  The first known explorers<br/>  The Portuguese in Africa<br/>  The search for the source of the Nile<br/>  The founding of the Cape Colony<br/>  David Livingstone and Henry Stanley<br/>  Essential equipment for explorers<br/>  Finding gold and diamonds<br/>  Exploring Africa's amazing wildlife<br/>  Europeans and Africans: conflicts and friendships The story of African exploration and the wonders and perils discovered." (Book Cover) CONTENTS What is Africa? Early Explorers of Africa The Portuguese in Africa The Search for the Source of the Nile Exploring East Africa Exploring West Africa Exploring Southern Africa Stanley & Livingstone Essential Equipment for African Explorers Following the Explorers<br/>  Science & Recreation<br/>  Religion & Economics The Carving-up of Africa Africa Today Did You Know? Index 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0764106325 (pbk) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>98073624 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Explorers.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Africa--Discovery and exploration--Juvenile literature.<br/>Africa--Discovery and exploration.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DT3  / .H96 1998