The Land Of The Pigmies (1898)

By Guy Burrows

Book Overview

The Land of the Pigmies is a book written by Guy Burrows and published in 1898. It is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through the African continent, particularly his experiences in the Congo region. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Burrows' travels.The first chapter introduces the reader to Burrows and his motivations for traveling to Africa. He describes his fascination with the continent and its people, and his desire to explore the unknown. The following chapters detail his journey through various parts of Africa, including his encounters with different tribes and cultures.One of the most significant parts of the book is Burrows' account of his time spent with the Pygmies, a group of indigenous people who live in the rainforests of Central Africa. He describes their way of life, their customs and beliefs, and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world.Throughout the book, Burrows provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape, its flora and fauna, and the challenges of navigating through it. He also touches on the political and social issues facing the continent at the time, including the impact of colonialism and the slave trade.Overall, The Land of the Pigmies is a fascinating account of one man's journey through Africa, and his encounters with its people and cultures. It provides a unique insight into a world that was largely unknown to Western audiences at the time of its publication, and remains an important historical document today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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: 1104395622
• ISBN13: 9781104395629
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"