Publisher's Synopsis
""Travels in West Africa: Congo Francais, Corisco and Cameroons"" is a travelogue written by Mary H. Kingsley, an English writer and explorer, and published in 1897. The book details her travels through the French Congo, the island of Corisco, and the Cameroons, which were then under German control. Kingsley's journey was unusual for a woman of her time, as she traveled alone and on foot, often through difficult terrain and dangerous conditions. She was particularly interested in studying the local cultures and customs, and she provides a detailed account of the people she encountered, including the Fang, the Duala, and the Bantu.Throughout the book, Kingsley also reflects on the impact of European colonialism on the region, and she expresses sympathy for the indigenous peoples and their struggles against the encroachment of foreign powers. ""Travels in West Africa"" is both a fascinating adventure story and an important historical document, offering a unique perspective on the complex and often violent interactions between European colonizers and the people they sought to dominate.This scarce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.
