How was Alexander Tina killed in the desert?

Among many desert conquerors, the most striking one is Alexander Tina of the Netherlands, who is the only woman who left her surname in the history of desert exploration. 1839, she was born in a very rich and powerful family in the Netherlands, and became the heir to a huge fortune when she was young. Good family and education often give her the opportunity to travel. From 1863 to 1864, she first traveled from Khartoum to Zar in Baghlal, and explored Algeria and Tunisia. As a woman, she shows superhuman perseverance and often pays more than men.

1869, influenced by Duvillie's book "Ancient Doyale in the North", she decided to explore the Sahara. She believes that women can do what men can do. At the age of 30, she knows that she has no other advantages but a persistent pursuit. It is this pursuit that makes her dare to walk into the Sahara desert.

In the first few days, her feelings about Sahara were monotonous, and there seemed to be no one else in the world except her and two guards. Compared with the prosperity of Europe, the desolation of the desert has a different taste.

However, the good times did not last long. One afternoon, the sun was still burning, and suddenly, the distance of vision began to blur. "Not good! A storm is coming! " As soon as his voice fell, he saw a strong wind carrying sand and stones. Suddenly, the sun dimmed and the sky and the earth could not be distinguished. This place has completely become a world of sand, and even the camels of the "desert boat" can't stand up and lie on the concave ground of the sand dunes. Tina took the opportunity to hide behind the camel to avoid the storm. The storm subsided after dark. Tina arched out from behind the camel, and the yellow sand almost covered her, but she couldn't see the shadow of her companion, and she didn't respond when she called her name. She was a little anxious and lost her companion. It is difficult for me to walk in the desert.

Finally, she found two black shadows on the sand dunes more than 30 meters away from her. She stumbled towards her companion, like a drowning man who saw a glimmer of hope in the sea of Wang Yang. Only then did she realize the sinister nature of the Sahara desert. Under the appearance of peace and soft quicksand, how many emergencies can kill people in an instant, and how many people die in this vast desert. But the charm of the desert lies in its mystery. After being a little scared, she didn't mean to back down.

A few days later, the three of them arrived in a small city, Mersuke. Tina was glad that he didn't come home after the night of disaster. Otherwise, how could he imagine an oasis behind the desert? She was not only the first European woman to arrive here, but also shocked Mersuke with her beauty. The next day, almost everyone in this small city knew about women from another world!

Tina has a keen observation of everything around her. She described the costumes, skin colors, smiles, expressions and curiosity of the local aborigines. After staying for a few days, Jack asked him if he could go back. But Tina said, "Maybe there will be something more magical, such as Tumbutu and ..." "But that's too far and too dangerous. Besides, we are not prepared enough! " Jack interrupted her. "Jack, then go home. I'll go by myself." She said quietly. "That can't do. We can't leave you alone. " Jack is very anxious. "Never mind, I'll find a guide or a caravan," she said firmly. Jack and others left, and she began to look for new travel partners, but the caravan refused to go with her, for the simple reason that she was a woman.

Undaunted, she decided to ask the local aborigines for help. One day, she came to the residence of a Doyagegu chief and humbly explained her purpose: "Dear chief, in this boundless desert, you are the only guardian. I hope to get your help and send a guide to guide me to the other side of the desert. "

"Madam, the conditions in the desert are extremely bad, and it won't give you any preferential treatment because you have come all the way from Europe. The weather is changeable. It's as hot as a stove during the day and too cold to sleep at night. I'm afraid it's difficult for me to send someone to escort you. Besides, my people lack equipment. They need enough water, food and camels, which requires a lot of money! " Director Hu played a difficult person.

"Director, I don't have much money on me, but please believe that I will double or even pay you more in the future." Tina promised generously, and the chief finally agreed to help her.

Finally, Tina went south under the guidance and escort of three Doyle ancients. During the first two days of the trip, everyone lived in peace. On the third day, early in the morning, three Goodall people walked into Tina's tent and said rudely, "Madam, everyone has worked very hard. The director took everything you gave him. We can't live without some benefits! " "But I can't give you anything now." She persuaded. "It's that simple. Take off your necklace and hand over all the gold and silver utensils. " They said impatiently. Tina saw that it was impossible to satisfy their greed, but the necklace was a gift from her mother when she got married. Now, a chicken has a picture of her mother embedded in its heart. She said, "I can't give you the necklace. Take something else." But they don't listen to this. They pushed her to the ground and robbed her. She was in a hurry and pulled out a large-caliber revolver from under the mattress: "Don't move, or I'll kill you." Facing the dark muzzle, they froze. They know that European firearms are powerful. After a stalemate for a while, they walked out of the tent. But they didn't give up and discussed a new conspiracy: "When she is on the road, we will catch her off guard."

Tina just wants to leave this trouble spot as soon as possible, and she has no idea to observe the surrounding situation at all. Suddenly I felt a heavy body and fell off the camel. At first glance, I was tied up by them. She could only shout, "You robbers, don't die a natural death." However, to no avail. They robbed her of all her belongings. Even more vicious, before he left, they pulled out a sharp knife from the waist, pressed Tina's wrist and slowly cut it open. Blood kept flowing from the wound, and the yellow sand was dyed reddish brown.

At the moment of death, Tina was extraordinarily calm and no longer struggled unnecessarily. In the past 30 years, everything I have done is worth living, especially this trip to the desert, which made me see the other side of the world; There is more poverty, ignorance and suffering here, and there is only endless yellow sand here. With infinite attachment to life and infinite pursuit of the unknown world, she closed her big brown eyes.