Quer durch Afrika: Die Erstdurchquerung der Sahara vom Mittelmeer zum Golf von Guinea 1865 - 1867

The narrative follows Gerhard Rohlfs, a pioneering German explorer who traversed the Sahara and reached the west African coast, marking a significant achievement in European exploration. His journey, supported by the Sultan of Bornu, included navigating hostile territories and engaging with local cultures. Rohlfs, an outspoken opponent of the slave trade, paradoxically accepted a young slave named Henry Noël during his travels. This relationship led to the boy's education under Kaiser Wilhelm I after Rohlfs brought him to Berlin, highlighting themes of exploration, colonialism, and personal responsibility.