In The Shadow Of The Bush (1912)

By Percy Amaury Talbot

Book Overview

In The Shadow Of The Bush is a book written by P. Amaury Talbot and published in 1912. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during his travels in West Africa. Talbot was an explorer, ethnographer, and colonial administrator who spent several years in Nigeria and Cameroon during the early 20th century. The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture, customs, and traditions of the people of West Africa during that time. Talbot describes the landscapes, wildlife, and natural resources of the region, as well as the challenges he faced as a European in a foreign land. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Talbot's travels, including his encounters with local chiefs, his observations of traditional religious practices, and his experiences of hunting and fishing. In The Shadow Of The Bush is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on West Africa during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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: 1166491765
• ISBN13: 9781166491765
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 682 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"