Bold, headstrong, and fabulously wealthy, Dutch traveller Alexine Tinne (1834��869) made several excursions into the African interior, often accompanied by her mother, at a time when very
few European women traveled. The Fateful Journey follows her trip with German zoologist Theodor von Heuglin, which took them through Egypt and Sudan in search of adventure and
unknown regions in Central Africa.. Drawing upon four years of research in the Tinne archives, and including never before published correspondence, photographs, and other documents, Robert
Joost Willink presents a compelling account of their journey and its tragic ending. This exciting volume not only sheds light on Tinne's life and times, it also offers captivating insights
into the world of European adventurers in the 19th century.
����������� An enthralling mix of adventure and careful scholarship, The Fateful Journey creates a powerful portrait of Alexine Tinne throughout her life, from her start as a rich
heiress in the Netherlands to her end as the intrepid explorer who risked��nd lost��verything on a daring, doomed quest.
