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Ploughing through mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
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Ploughing through mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Ploughing through mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927. The book was an account of the first successful journey by motor vehicle from Cape Town to Cairo, accomplished by Stella Court Treatt and her husband, Major Chaplin Court Treatt, in 1924-1926. Heavy rains and mud meant the approximately 400 mile section of the journey between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls took four months to complete
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This photo print, titled "Ploughing through mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia" captures the arduous journey undertaken by Stella Court Treatt and Major Chaplin Court Treatt in their historic Cape to Cairo expedition. Taken by artist Thomas A Glover in 1927, this image showcases the challenges faced during their pioneering motor vehicle adventure. The photograph depicts a British Crossley truck struggling through thick mud as it traverses the treacherous road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. The heavy rains that plagued this section of the journey resulted in four months of slow progress for the couple. This snapshot encapsulates both the spirit of exploration and determination that characterized early 20th-century travel. As we gaze at this monochrome scene, we are transported back to an era when Africa's vast landscapes were still largely uncharted territory. The muddy lane serves as a metaphor for the obstacles encountered on this ambitious cross-continental voyage. It symbolizes not only physical challenges but also represents resilience and perseverance against all odds. This remarkable print from "Cape to Cairo" offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary chapter in history when intrepid adventurers dared to push boundaries and explore new frontiers. It reminds us of the indomitable human spirit that drives us forward even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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