Three Hundred Miles In A Hammock: Or Six Weeks In Africa (1889)

By Alvin Willard Hall

Book Overview

""Three Hundred Miles In A Hammock: Or Six Weeks In Africa"" is a travelogue written by Alvin Willard Hall and published in 1889. The book chronicles Hall's six-week journey through West Africa, where he traveled over three hundred miles in a hammock. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered along the way, including encounters with local tribes, wildlife, and colonial officials. Hall's account provides a unique perspective on Africa during the late 19th century, as he describes the impact of European colonization and the effects of the slave trade on the region. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places Hall visited. Overall, ""Three Hundred Miles In A Hammock"" is an engaging and informative account of a journey through a fascinating and complex region of the world.""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: 1166295370
• ISBN13: 9781166295370
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"