Publisher's Synopsis
""Among Swamps And Giants In Equatorial Africa"" is a memoir written by Herbert Henry Austin, detailing his experiences as a surveyor and adventurer in the Southern Sudan and British East Africa in the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Austin's surveying work in the swamps and forests of the Southern Sudan, where he encountered various challenges such as navigating through dense vegetation and dealing with hostile tribes. The second part of the book describes Austin's journey through British East Africa, where he encountered various wild animals such as elephants, lions, and rhinos, as well as the Maasai people and their culture. Throughout the book, Austin provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and animals he encountered, as well as his thoughts and reflections on his experiences. Overall, ""Among Swamps And Giants In Equatorial Africa"" provides a fascinating insight into the life of a surveyor and adventurer in Africa during the early 20th century.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.
