Tippu Tip: Ivory, Slavery and Discovery in the Scramble for Africa

by Stuart Laing

Book Overview

Embark on a gripping journey through the life of Tippu Tip, a pioneering 19th-century ivory trader whose exploits left an indelible mark on East and Central Africa. A charismatic Afro-Arab figure, Tippu Tip's tale unfolds against the backdrop of European exploration and imperial ambitions. As he ventures into the Congo basin and aligns with famous explorers like Livingstone and Stanley, his narrative becomes a shocking odyssey of wealth, influence,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911487930
• ISBN13: 9781911487937
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Arabian Publishing Ltd.
• Length: 320 Pages