He was unable to cross the Cunene River, so he had to turn back. His condition had worsened during his journey to the Cunene and, on the return journey, he died on 9 July 1867. He was buried by another Swede, Axel Eriksson. After his death, Andersson's wife and children continued to live in Africa, in the Cape Colony. His father published notes from some of his expeditions in the book "Notes of Travel in South-Western Africa". Bibliography Publications by Andersson Published letters and correspondence Andersson, Charles John. (1987) The Matchless Copper Mine in 1857: Correspondence of Manager C. J. Andersson, edited by Brigitte Lau. Windhoek: National Archives, Namibia. Andersson, Charles John. (1989) Trade and Politics in Central Namibia 1860–1864: Diaries and Correspondence. Windhoek: Archives Services Division, Dept. of National Education. Publications about Andersson See also Vega expedition References External links Mahlatini About Page 1827 births 1867 deaths People from Hagfors Municipality Explorers of Africa Swedish explorers Swedish emigrants to Namibia White Namibian people History of Namibia Swedish people of Welsh descent