A Journey To Ashango-Land: And Further Penetration Into Equatorial Africa (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165947652)

A Journey To Ashango-Land: And Further Penetration Into Equatorial Africa is a travelogue written by Paul Belloni Du Chaillu in 1867. The book details the author's expedition into the heart of Africa, where he explored the Ashango region, which is now part of Gabon. The author shares his experiences of traveling through dense forests, crossing rivers, and navigating through hostile terrain. He also describes the customs, traditions, and lifestyles of the local tribes he encountered, including their clothing, food, and religious practices. The book also includes detailed observations of the flora and fauna of the region, including the gorillas, which the author was the first to scientifically document. Overall, A Journey To Ashango-Land: And Further Penetration Into Equatorial Africa is a fascinating account of an adventurous journey through an unexplored region of Africa and provides valuable insights into the cultures and wildlife of the area.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Paul Belloni Du Chaillu
ISBN-10: 116594765X
ISBN-13: 9781165947652
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 564
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.14d