Travels In West Africa: Congo Francais, Corisco And Cameroons (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169372900)

Travels In West Africa: Congo Francais, Corisco And Cameroons is a book written by Mary H. Kingsley, which chronicles her travels in West Africa during the late 19th century. Kingsley was a British explorer who embarked on a journey to explore the Congo Francais, Corisco, and Cameroons regions of West Africa, which were largely unexplored at the time.The book provides a detailed account of Kingsley's adventures, including her encounters with the native tribes, the challenges she faced during her journey, and her observations of the local customs and traditions. She also describes the flora and fauna of the region, including the exotic animals she encountered on her travels.Travels In West Africa: Congo Francais, Corisco And Cameroons is considered a classic travelogue and is highly regarded for its vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the people who inhabit it. The book offers a unique perspective on the region during a time when European colonial powers were expanding their influence in Africa.Overall, Travels In West Africa: Congo Francais, Corisco And Cameroons is a fascinating account of one woman's journey through a little-known region of Africa, and is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, culture, and exploration.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: Mary H. Kingsley
ISBN-10: 1169372902
ISBN-13: 9781169372900
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 756
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.34lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.56d