Quer durch Uganda : eine Forschungsreise in Zentralafrika, 1911/1912

Set against the volcanic backdrop of Mount Elgon, this early‑twentieth‑century travelogue follows a German naturalist eager to witness Africa’s untouched wilderness. Beginning in the bustling port of Jinja on Lake Victoria, he charts a course north‑west through little‑known Ugandan terrain, aiming both to summit the 4,480‑metre peak and to map the still‑blank spaces on contemporary British charts. His narrative blends personal determination with careful observations of climate zones that shift from tropical heat to alpine chill as he ascends the mountain’s steep slopes.

The volume is enriched by a vivid collection of photographs, color plates and detailed maps that bring the expedition’s discoveries to life. Readers hear descriptions of rare plant species, soaring birds, and the daily rhythms of the indigenous peoples whose lands remain largely untouched by European influence. Presented in a clear, diary‑like style, the account offers a window into the challenges of early exploration while preserving the awe of traversing an environment that was, at the time, virtually unknown.