{"product_id":"old-map-of-the-german-emin-pasha-expedition-by-peters-1891-zanzibar-kilimanjaro-lake-victoria-uganda-east-africa","title":"Old Map of the German Emin Pasha Expedition by Peters, 1891: Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Lake Victoria, Uganda, East Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eMap of the German Emin Pasha Expedition according to the Itinerary of Dr. Carl Peters (1891) is a richly detailed chronicle of an audacious inland thrust from the Indian Ocean to the Great Lakes. Tracing Peters’s 1888 route, it leads the eye from Zanzibar, Tanga, and Bagamoyo across the Usambara and Kilimanjaro region toward Lake Victoria, with branches reaching into Uganda and Equatoria. A finely articulated hydrological network—rivers, branching channels, and tributaries—anchors the interior, while colored regional demarcations and sketched political boundaries convey the era’s negotiating lines. The Anglo-German Treaty line is crisply marked, its arc a visual shorthand for late 19th-century power-brokering. A precise legend and compass rose frame the cartographer’s intention: itinerary as argument, geography as claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the map captures a pivotal moment in the Scramble for Africa when German ambition pressed inland against British designs. Peters—founder of the Society for German Colonization—pursued influence over Equatoria and Uganda in a controversial campaign that included planting German flags along caravan corridors. His brutal tactics later provoked public outrage; he fled to London and, in a telling coda to the age’s politics, was posthumously pardoned by Adolf Hitler. Set against the backdrop of the 1890 Heligoland–Zanzibar Agreement, the map is both artifact and instrument, displaying how cartography recorded, rationalized, and attempted to fix in place competing imperial aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeographically, the sheet is a lucid portrait of East Africa’s great water and mountain systems. Lake Victoria appears as the grand inland sea, joined by Lake Albert to the northwest; the Tana and Kagera Rivers unspool across the terrain, guiding the caravan logic of movement. Mountain belts—the Usambara range and the Kilimanjaro region—rise alongside imperially christened massifs such as the Kaiser Wilhelm II and Friedrich Franz Mountains, their names revealing the politics inscribed onto the land. Coastal emporia like Mombasa and Zanzibar give way to interior nodes including Ujiji and the Serengeti area, while Equatoria and the Emin Pasha Province mark the map’s northern horizon. Contour-like shading, a clear key, and restrained decorative elements complete the late 19th-century visual grammar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expedition route itself is meticulously delineated, threading from the Tanzania coast toward Lake Victoria with camps and tent symbols punctuating progress. Notations of flag-planting sites lend an unmistakable geopolitical charge: these are waypoints of assertion as much as of navigation. The path often hugs river valleys, skirts open savanna, and leverages highland passes, mirroring the logistical realities of caravan travel. Along the way, historically resonant places—Bagamoyo as staging ground, the coastal remnants near the Ruins of Gedi, and inland corridors toward Uganda—convey both strategic intent and the friction of terrain. Every bend and bivouac transforms the map into a narrative of movement, encounter, and claim-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this map’s resonance lies in how it foreshadows modern borders across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi while revealing the improvisation behind them. The Anglo-German boundary swings across the page like a prelude to later partitions; settlements, missionary stations, and caravan towns sketch a network later formalized by rail and protectorate. Equatoria and the Emin Pasha Province signal a contested northern frontier, while the Kilimanjaro region and Usambara highlands mark Germany’s inland aspirations. It is a powerful, ethically complex document—an elegant visualization of geography pressed into imperial service, and a rare, candid witness to the geopolitical calculations that shaped East Africa at the close of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTana River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II Mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriedrich Franz Mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZanzibar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUjiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsambara Mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNairobi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMombasa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKilimanjaro Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmin Pasha Province\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUganda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquatoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanzania Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerengeti Area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBagamoyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuins of Gedi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKilindi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKagera River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRivers: Major rivers are indicated, including the Tana River.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLakes: Lake Victoria and others are prominently displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettlements: Several settlements are marked, reflecting areas of German influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountains: Kaiser Wilhelm II Mountains and Friedrich Franz Mountains are named.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag Locations: Points where Peters planted the German flag are indicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnglo-German Treaty Line: The boundary extending the German sphere of influence is marked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutes: Carl Peters's expedition route is clearly delineated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamps: Tent locations or camps may be illustrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopographical Features: Contours and elevations are depicted to show the landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCity Labels: Various cities and towns are labeled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterways: Branching channels and tributaries are shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical Boundaries: Borders between regions of interest are sketched out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegend\/Key: An explanatory legend may be provided to clarify marked features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass Rose: Orientation of the map may include a compass for navigation reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative Elements: Possible ornamental designs characteristic of the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Title: Map of the German Emin Pasha Expedition according to the Itinerary of Dr. Carl Peters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreator: Dr. Carl Peters, an influential proponent of German colonization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate Created: 1891\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Context of the Mapmaker: Carl Peters was controversial for his role in the colonization of East Africa. He founded the Society for German Colonization, was involved in unsanctioned expeditions, and eventually faced severe backlash for his brutal tactics. He fled to London after negative public sentiment and was later pardoned posthumously by Adolf Hitler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThematic Focus: Illustrates Peters's 1888 expedition to bolster German colonial influence in East Africa, particularly Uganda and Equatoria; reflects European colonization dynamics, geopolitical tension, and territorial negotiations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountries and Regions Depicted: Parts of modern-day Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, emphasizing the area from the Indian Ocean inland to Lake Victoria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and Style: Detailed hydrological representation with colored regions and labeled features; characteristic of late 19th-century cartography, combining topographical methods with artistic renditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Significance: Highlights early German colonial ambitions in East Africa and encounters between European powers; serves as a record of Peters's expedition and the imperialist context of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlease note: the labels on this map are hard to read if you order a map that is 16in (40cm) or smaller. The map is still very attractive, but if you would like to read the map easily, please buy a larger size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x16in (40x40cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003ebest old maps\u003c\/a\u003e to see if something else catches your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"10x10 inches (25x25cm) \/ Map","offer_id":58094737392000,"sku":"UM00284813A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10 inches (25x25cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":58094737424768,"sku":"UM00284814A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10 inches (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":58094737457536,"sku":"UM00284815A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12 inches (30x30cm) \/ Map","offer_id":58094737490304,"sku":"UM00284816A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12 inches (30x30cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":58094737523072,"sku":"UM00284817A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12 inches (30x30cm) \/ 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