On Horseback Through Nigeria

Or Life And Travel In The Central Sudan (1911)

von John Downie Falconer

380 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

On Horseback Through Nigeria: Or Life And Travel In The Central Sudan is a travelogue written by John Downie Falconer, first published in 1911. The book describes Falconer's experiences as he travels through Nigeria on horseback, exploring the Central Sudan region. Falconer provides a detailed account of the landscape, people, and customs of the region, including encounters with local tribes, colonial officials, and missionaries. He also describes the challenges he faced during his journey, such as navigating unfamiliar terrain and dealing with hostile wildlife. The book offers a unique perspective on Nigeria during the early 20th century and provides insight into the complexities of colonialism and imperialism. Overall, On Horseback Through Nigeria is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in African history, travel writing, or cultural anthropology.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781104302825
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC