From Ruwenzori To The Congo: A Naturalist's Journey Across Africa (1908)

By Alexander Frederick Richmond Wollaston

Book Overview

""From Ruwenzori to the Congo: A Naturalist's Journey Across Africa"" is a travelogue written by Alexander Frederick Richmond Wollaston in 1908. The book chronicles Wollaston's journey across Africa, from the Ruwenzori Mountains in Uganda to the Congo Basin. As a naturalist, Wollaston provides detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna he encounters along the way, including elephants, gorillas, and various species of birds. He also provides insight into the cultures and customs of the various African tribes he encounters during his travels. Wollaston's writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the landscapes and people he encounters. The book is a fascinating glimpse into Africa at the turn of the 20th century and a must-read for anyone interested in African travel and natural history.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: 1436854644
• ISBN13: 9781436854641
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"