An Eclipse Party In Africa: Chasing Summer Across The Equator In The U.S.S. Pensacola (1896)

By Pablo Medina

Book Overview

""An Eclipse Party In Africa: Chasing Summer Across The Equator In The U.S.S. Pensacola (1896)"" is a historical travelogue written by Eben Jenks Loomis. The book chronicles Loomis' journey aboard the U.S.S. Pensacola, a naval ship dispatched to Africa to observe a solar eclipse in 1896. Loomis, a journalist and amateur astronomer, documents his experiences traveling through various African countries, including Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Gold Coast. The book provides a unique perspective on African culture and geography during the late 19th century, as well as the challenges and triumphs of scientific exploration. Loomis' vivid descriptions of the people, landscapes, and wildlife encountered during the journey make for an engaging and informative read. ""An Eclipse Party In Africa"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African history, astronomy, or travel writing.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: 0892552794
• ISBN13: 9780892552795
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Persea Books
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.3"