Explorations And Adventures In Equatorial Africa (1861)

Explorations And Adventures In Equatorial Africa is a book written by Paul Belloni Du Chaillu, originally published in 1861. The book chronicles the author's journeys and experiences during his expeditions to Equatorial Africa, specifically Gabon and the surrounding regions, in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Chaillu's travels through the interior of Gabon, where he encountered various indigenous tribes and documented their customs, traditions, and way of life. He also describes the flora and fauna of the region, including his encounters with gorillas, which he was the first to scientifically document and bring back to Europe. The second part of the book focuses on Chaillu's travels along the coast of West Africa, where he witnessed the effects of the slave trade and documented the culture and customs of the people he encountered. He also describes his experiences with European colonizers and the impact of their presence on the region. Overall, Explorations And Adventures In Equatorial Africa provides a detailed and fascinating account of an important period in African history, as well as an insight into the experiences of a 19th-century explorer.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.