Publisher's Synopsis
Travels in West Africa is a book written by Mary H. Kingsley, detailing her travels through various parts of West Africa in the late 19th century. The book is a fascinating account of her adventures and experiences in the region, as she explores the cultures, customs, and traditions of the people she encounters.Kingsley's journey takes her through the dense rainforests of Gabon, the swamps of the Congo River, and the deserts of the Sahara. Along the way, she encounters a diverse range of people, from the fierce Fang warriors to the peaceful Bakwiri fishermen.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Kingsley's travels through the interior of West Africa, while the second part covers her time on the coast. Throughout the book, Kingsley provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and people she encounters, as well as her own thoughts and observations on the region.Travels in West Africa is a valuable historical document, providing a unique insight into the culture and society of West Africa in the late 19th century. It is also a gripping adventure story, full of danger, excitement, and unexpected twists and turns.""Well! Fortunately the steward boy put that paw-paw on the table again for twelve o'clock chop. If it hadn't been for that, not a living soul would have known the going of the book-keeper. For when B----cut it open, there, right inside it, were nine steel trouser-buttons, a Waterbury watch, and the poor young fellow's keys. For you see, instead of his digesting his dinner with that paw-paw, the paw-paw took charge and digested him, dinner and all, and when B---- interrupted it, it was just getting a grip on the steel things. There's an awful lot of pepsine in a paw-paw, and if you hang, etc., etc.""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.
