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 describes the author's journey through West Africa, covering a distance of three hundred miles in six weeks, while traveling in a hammock. Hall's account provides a vivid description of the African landscape, people, customs, and wildlife. The author's observations on the slave trade, colonization, and the impact of European influence on African culture are also included. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, providing a unique perspective on African life in the late 19th 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: 1120043743
• ISBN13: 9781120043740
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"