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Explorations And Adventures In Equatorial Africa (1861)

Explorations And Adventures In Equatorial Africa (1861)

Chaillu, Paul Belloni Du

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1165461552
ISBN13: 9781165461554
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 550
Weight: 2.14
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa is a book written by Paul Belloni Du Chaillu and published in 1861. The book is a detailed account of Du Chaillu's travels and adventures in Equatorial Africa, where he spent several years exploring the region and studying its people and wildlife.Du Chaillu's journey took him through the dense forests of Gabon, where he encountered various indigenous tribes, including the Fang people, who were known for their elaborate tattoos and headhunting practices. He also encountered gorillas for the first time, which he described in great detail in the book.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Du Chaillu's journey. In addition to his encounters with the local people and wildlife, he also describes the geography and climate of the region, as well as the challenges he faced during his travels.Overall, Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early exploration of Africa and the many challenges faced by explorers in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, anthropology, or wildlife.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.

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