Publisher's Synopsis
Travels In West Africa is a book written by Mary H. Kingsley, an English writer and explorer who traveled extensively in West Africa during the late 19th century. The book is a detailed account of her travels, adventures, and observations in the region, where she explored the cultures, customs, and traditions of the people she encountered. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Kingsley's journey to the West Coast of Africa, where she traveled through Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Gold Coast (now Ghana). She describes her experiences in these countries, including her encounters with the local people, the landscapes, and the wildlife. She also writes about the impact of European colonization on the region, and the effects it had on the indigenous people.The second part of the book focuses on Kingsley's journey up the Ogowe River in Gabon, where she explored the interior of the country and encountered the Fang people. She describes their customs, beliefs, and way of life, and provides a detailed account of her experiences with them. Throughout the book, Kingsley's writing is characterized by her wit, humor, and keen observations. She offers a unique perspective on the West African region, and her book is considered a classic of travel literature.""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.
