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History of Africa - 19th century- a red buffalo
History of Africa. 19th century.... I found myself in the presence of a red buffalo; I fired my shotgun and missed the shot. Chromolithography. 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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In the heart of the African continent, during the 19th century, a moment of both awe and regret unfolded before the eyes of an intrepid European explorer. The scene, captured in intricate detail through the art of chromolithography, depicts the explorer, clad in a salakot and aiming his rifle at a majestic red buffalo. The setting is the Congo region, a land rich in natural resources and ripe for exploration and colonization. Henry Morton Stanley, a renowned British journalist and explorer, is believed to be the man in the image. He is known for his famous encounter with the missionary David Livingstone, during which he famously uttered the words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" This encounter marked the beginning of Stanley's extensive exploration of the African continent. The red buffalo, a symbol of strength and power in African fauna, stands proudly in the landscape, its massive head turned towards the hunter, its antlers adorned with the dust of the African plains. The explorer, with a determined look on his face, had taken aim, ready to fire his shotgun. However, the moment was not to be, as the shot missed its mark. The image, titled "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), was edited in Barcelona around 1890. It is a poignant reminder of the colonial era, a time of exploration, colonization, and the clash of cultures between Europeans and indigenous peoples. The image also serves as a testament to the natural beauty and diversity of Africa, with its vast rivers, lush landscapes, and unique wildlife. The red buffalo, with its powerful presence, stands as a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the African continent, a spirit that continues to captivate and inspire explorers and adventurers to this day.
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