Mrs. Cecil Clementi
Mary Elizabeth Beatrice Clementi (née Rose), known as Mrs. Cecil Clementi, was an English writer and explorer of the early 20th century. She accompanied her husband, Sir Cecil Clementi, a distinguished British colonial administrator, on various postings, meticulously documenting their travels. Her works, primarily travelogues, offer unique insights into the natural landscapes and indigenous cultures of the British Empire's remote territories. "Through British Guiana to the Summit of Roraima" stands as a testament to her adventurous spirit, observational prowess, and the challenges faced by female explorers of her era. She brought vivid and personal accounts of unexplored regions to a wider audience.
Mrs. Cecil Clementi's "Through British Guiana to the Summit of Roraima" recounts a remarkable expedition undertaken by the author and her husband in 1915-1916. The book vividly describes their journey from the coastal plains of British Guiana, up treacherous rivers and through dense, often hostile, primeval forests, to the majestic Kaietuk Fall, and finally to the elusive, cloud-shrouded summit of Mount Roraima, a natural wonder bordering British Guiana, Brazil, and Venezuela. Clementi's narrative is a rich tapestry of detailed geographical observations, encounters with indigenous tribes, reflections on colonial life, and personal experiences of enduring hardship and immense natural beauty. It's a testament to human resilience and the allure of the unexplored, offering a rare glimpse into a vanishing world of early 20th-century adventure.
本次「光之對談」由卡拉主持，穿越時空邀請《Through British Guiana to the summit of Roraima》的作者克萊門蒂夫人與門齊斯先生，在羅賴馬峰頂的「光之雲海」場域中進行。對談聚焦於探險的動機、克服艱難叢林環境的挑戰，以及高原草原帶來的狂喜。克萊門蒂夫人分享了她作為女性探險家的獨特視角，對自然景觀（如凱耶圖克瀑布、羅賴馬峰）的敬畏，以及與當地馬庫西、阿雷庫納部落的互動與信任建立。對話中穿插著作者對英屬圭亞那未來發展的憧憬，並點綴著自然的「逸趣」細節，展現了這趟旅程超越地理探索的靈性與人性光輝。
Mrs. Cecil Clementi
Mary Elizabeth Beatrice Clementi (née Rose), known as Mrs. Cecil Clementi, was an English writer and explorer of the early 20th century. She accompanied her husband, Sir Cecil Clementi, a distinguished British colonial administrator, on various postings, meticulously documenting their travels. Her works, primarily travelogues, offer unique insights into the natural landscapes and indigenous cultures of the British Empire's remote territories. "Through British Guiana to the Summit of Roraima" stands as a testament to her adventurous spirit, observational prowess, and the challenges faced by female explorers of her era. She brought vivid and personal accounts of unexplored regions to a wider audience.
Mrs. Cecil Clementi's "Through British Guiana to the Summit of Roraima" recounts a remarkable expedition undertaken by the author and her husband in 1915-1916. The book vividly describes their journey from the coastal plains of British Guiana, up treacherous rivers and through dense, often hostile, primeval forests, to the majestic Kaietuk Fall, and finally to the elusive, cloud-shrouded summit of Mount Roraima, a natural wonder bordering British Guiana, Brazil, and Venezuela. Clementi's narrative is a rich tapestry of detailed geographical observations, encounters with indigenous tribes, reflections on colonial life, and personal experiences of enduring hardship and immense natural beauty. It's a testament to human resilience and the allure of the unexplored, offering a rare glimpse into a vanishing world of early 20th-century adventure.