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French Enterprise In Africa: The Personal Narrative Of Lieut. Hourst Of His Exploration Of The Niger

French Enterprise In Africa: The Personal Narrative Of Lieut. Hourst Of His Exploration Of The Niger

Hourst, Lieutenant
Bell, Arthur

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Adventurers & ExplorersAfrican HistoryAfrica

ISBN10: 1432631004
ISBN13: 9781432631000
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 536
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
French Enterprise in Africa: The Personal Narrative of Lieut. Hourst of His Exploration of the Niger is a historical account of the French colonial presence in Africa, specifically their exploration of the Niger River. The book is written by Lieutenant Hourst, who was a key figure in the French expedition in the late 19th and early 20th century.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs faced by the French in their efforts to establish a foothold in Africa. It covers topics such as the political and economic motivations behind French colonization, the difficulties of navigating the Niger River, and the interactions with local African tribes.Throughout the book, Lieutenant Hourst provides a personal perspective on the events he witnessed and the people he encountered. He describes the harsh living conditions, the dangers of disease and hostile tribes, and the bravery and resourcefulness of his fellow explorers.French Enterprise in Africa is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and often controversial history of European colonization in Africa. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in African history, colonialism, or the history of exploration.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.

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