Alone In The Sleeping-Sickness Country (1915)

By Felix Oswald

Book Overview

Alone In The Sleeping-Sickness Country is a non-fiction book written by Felix Oswald and published in 1915. The book is a personal account of Oswald's experiences in the Belgian Congo (modern-day Democratic Republic of Congo) during the early 20th century. Oswald was a German-American medical doctor who traveled to Africa to study the sleeping sickness epidemic that was ravaging the region. The book is divided into 11 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Oswald's journey. The first chapter introduces the reader to Oswald and explains his motivations for traveling to Africa. The subsequent chapters describe his experiences traveling through the Congo, meeting with local tribes, and treating patients with sleeping sickness. Oswald also provides insights into the culture and customs of the people he encounters, as well as the challenges he faces as a foreigner in a foreign land. Throughout the book, Oswald's writing is vivid and descriptive, painting a detailed picture of the people and places he encounters. He also provides a historical context for the sleeping sickness epidemic, tracing its origins and discussing the efforts being made to combat it. Alone In The Sleeping-Sickness Country is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Africa, medicine, or colonialism. Oswald's account provides a unique perspective on a little-known chapter in African history and sheds light on the challenges faced by early medical researchers.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164095870
• ISBN13: 9781164095873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"