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Georg August Schweinfurth. German botanist and explorer
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Georg August Schweinfurth. German botanist and explorer
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925). German botanist and explorer. He discovered the Uele River, a tributary of the Congo. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain
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1. Title: "Georg August Schweinfurth: German Botanist and Explorer of the Uele River in Central Africa" This engraving depicts Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925), a renowned German botanist and explorer, known for his significant contributions to the discovery and exploration of the Uele River in Central Africa. The image, published in the Spanish book "El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados" (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), edited in Barcelona around 1890, offers a glimpse into the adventurous life of this intrepid European explorer. Schweinfurth's accomplishments extended beyond botany, as he was also an ethnologist and ethnographer. His explorations in Africa, particularly in the regions of the Uele River and its neighboring territories inhabited by the Makua, Uelle Makua, Ouele, or Welle people, provided valuable insights into the cultures and traditions of these communities. The image captures Schweinfurth in his prime, with a distinguished moustache, dressed in the attire of a European explorer. The engraving serves as a testament to the spirit of scientific curiosity and adventure that characterized the 19th century, an era marked by European colonization and exploration of the African continent. Schweinfurth's legacy continues to inspire researchers and scholars in various fields, including botany, ethnology, and the history of exploration. This engraving offers a unique perspective into the life and work of a remarkable figure in the annals of exploration and scientific discovery. It stands as a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown and the human drive to explore and understand the world around us.
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