Various ramblings and thoughts that lunge themselves into my field of consciousness.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Race for Timbuktu
I've always been fascinated with the mysterious West African city of Timbuktu. I came across this book in a library sale in Balch Springs, Texas. The author, Frank Kryza, lives in Dallas and has written a very detailed and interesting history of two 19th century explorer's quest to find the fabled city. It's often a gruesome tale and I was glad to read of their exploits from the comfort of my living room. A good, historically accurate and rollicking read.