On the steps of Samuel Teleki de Szek (1845–1916) Cover Image

Pe urmele lui Samuel Teleki de Szek (1845–1916)
On the steps of Samuel Teleki de Szek (1845–1916)

Author(s): Dragos Matei
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Local History / Microhistory, Social history
Published by: Asociația Cultural Științifică „Dimitrie Ghika-Comănești”
Keywords: absolute; idea; drama; friendship; exploration;

Summary/Abstract: Dimitrie Ghika‑Comanesti and Samuel Teleki had two common passions: hunting and knowledge Africa. Since small children,Samuel and Demetrius had a fire soul desire to travel to Africa, looking to the flocks of storks and swallows that spring arrived here, in the Carpathian‑Danubian‑Pontic, for autumn, so early, they do go back to Africa. In fact the political passions of them broke down walls and led to the investigation of territories in Africa. He searched Africa twice (1887, 1895) adding in information on vegetation and fauna of Africa.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 47-51
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Romanian