Du Niger au golfe de Guinée par le pays de Kong et le Mossi, tome 2 (de 2)

Name: Du Niger au golfe de Guinée par le pays de Kong et le Mossi, tome 2 (de 2)
Author: Louis Gustave Binger

By Louis Gustave Binger

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The author recounts an overland journey across West African regions between the Niger and the Gulf of Guinea, passing through Kong and Mossi lands, describing landscapes, villages, markets, and encounters with local leaders and traders. The narrative combines daily travel diary entries with observations on agriculture, trade in salt, millet and captives, religious practices, local customs such as veneration of certain animals, and episodes of violence and negotiation with guides and chiefs. Illustrations, maps, and sketches accompany geographic notes, ruins, and natural history, while logistical challenges, linguistic barriers, and the functioning of regional markets and river branches are regularly reported.

About the Author

Louis Gustave Binger

Louis Gustave Binger was a French explorer and writer known for his extensive travels in West Africa during the late 19th century. His notable work, "Du Niger au golfe de Guinée par le pays de Kong et le Mossi," is a two-volume account that details his explorations and observations of the regions surrounding the Niger River and the Gulf of Guinea. Binger's writings provide valuable insights into the cultures, geography, and challenges of the areas he traversed, contributing to the understanding of West African societies during a time of significant colonial interest.