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Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish
Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817. Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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1. Title: Francois Le Vaillant's Camp at the Great Fish River, South Africa This copperplate engraving, hand-colored by Lazaretti, depicts the camp of the renowned French explorer Francois Le Vaillant at the Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier) in South Africa. The image is taken from his second voyage into the interior of Africa, as documented in the "Most Interesting Voyages" collection published by Giovanni Battista Sonzogno in Milan between 1815 and 1817. The scene showcases Le Vaillant's encampment, which appears serene and well-organized. Tents and wagons are arranged neatly, with a large hut at the center, likely serving as the explorers' communal living space. A roaring fire burns in the foreground, providing warmth and light to the camp. The Great Fish River, a significant water source for travelers, flows gently in the background, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. Francois Le Vaillant (1735-1817) was a prominent French naturalist, botanist, and explorer who embarked on several expeditions into Africa between 1790 and 1816. His detailed accounts of these voyages provided valuable information about the geography, flora, and fauna of the African continent, contributing significantly to European knowledge of the region. This exquisite engraving offers a glimpse into the daily life of an early 19th-century African exploration camp, providing a fascinating window into the past and the spirit of adventure that drove men like Francois Le Vaillant to venture into the unknown.
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