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The Land Of The White Helmet: Lights And Shadows Across Africa (1910)

The Land Of The White Helmet: Lights And Shadows Across Africa (1910)

Forbes, Edgar Allen

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ISBN10: 1104264021
ISBN13: 9781104264024
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Land of the White Helmet: Lights and Shadows Across Africa is a book written by Edgar Allen Forbes and published in 1910. It is a travelogue that recounts the author's experiences and observations during his travels across Africa. The title refers to the distinctive headgear worn by members of the colonial police force in Africa at the time. Forbes' travels take him through various regions of Africa, including Egypt, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, and the Congo. He describes the landscapes, wildlife, people, and cultures he encounters along the way. He also provides insights into the political and social conditions of the time, including the effects of European colonialism on the continent. The book is written in a vivid and engaging style, with detailed descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of Africa. Forbes' passion for the continent and its people shines through in his writing, making it an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in African history and culture.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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