Van Brussel naar Karema: Geschiedenis eener Belgische Kolonie in Midden-Afrika

Name: Van Brussel naar Karema: Geschiedenis eener Belgische Kolonie in Midden-Afrika
Author: A.-J. Wauters

By A.-J. Wauters

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The account traces the creation and operation of a Belgian-sponsored effort in Central Africa, from the founding of an International African Association under royal patronage through an expedition that left via Zanzibar toward the inland lakes. It describes routes and logistics, encounters with caravans and local rulers, the establishment of a station at Karema near Lake Tanganyika, the hardships and deaths among officers and carriers, surveys of geography and natural resources, and reflections on commerce, anti-slavery aims, and the region's possible future development.

About the Author

A.-J. Wauters

A.-J. Wauters was a Belgian author and historian known for his works on African exploration and colonial history. His notable book, "Stanley's Emin Pasha Expedition," provides an account of the famous expedition led by Henry Morton Stanley in the late 19th century, highlighting the challenges and discoveries made during this significant journey. Wauters also authored "Van Brussel naar Karema: Geschiedenis eener Belgische Kolonie in Midden-Afrika," which explores the history of a Belgian colony in Central Africa. Through his writings, Wauters contributed to the understanding of Belgium's colonial endeavors and the broader context of European exploration in Africa.