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The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A Laager of the Creator: Unknown
The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A Laager of the Expeditionary Force showing portable Engines for the Electric Search Light, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890
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This photograph, titled 'The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A Laager of the Expeditionary Force showing portable Engines for the Electric Search Light,' was published in The Graphic, an illustrated weekly newspaper, in 1890. The image captures a moment during the British South African Company's Pioneer Corps' expedition to Mashonaland, now modern-day Zimbabwe, during the late 19th century. The scene depicts a laager, or encampment, of the British expeditionary force. The laager is surrounded by wagons, some of which are pulled by oxen, while others are hitched to portable engines for electric searchlights. The Pioneer Corps, composed of volunteers from Britain, were sent to explore and establish settlements in Mashonaland, a region rich in natural resources, particularly gold and diamonds. The photograph provides a glimpse into the colonial era's industrial and exploratory endeavors. The presence of portable engines for electric searchlights indicates the advanced technology used by the British during their expansion into Africa. The diverse group of people in the photograph, both black and white, reflects the multicultural nature of the British South African Company's expeditionary force. This image is a testament to the complex history of colonialism and the 'Scramble for Africa,' which saw European powers competing for control of African territories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The photograph's origin as a newspaper illustration underscores the role of the press in shaping public opinion and promoting the British Empire's interests in Africa.
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