Travels In Western Africa, In The Years 1818-21: From The River Gambia, Through Woolli, Bondoo, Galam, Kasson, Kaarta, And Foolidoo (1825)

by William Gray

Book Overview

Travels in Western Africa, in the Years 1818-21: From the River Gambia, Through Woolli, Bondoo, Galam, Kasson, Kaarta, and Foolidoo is a travelogue written by William Gray and first published in 1825. The book details Gray's journey through various regions of Western Africa, including the River Gambia, Woolli, Bondoo, Galam, Kasson, Kaarta, and Foolidoo. Gray's travels were undertaken with the aim of exploring the region and documenting its people, culture, and natural resources. Along the way, he encountered a variety of different groups, including the Mandingo, Fula, and Wolof peoples, and he provides detailed descriptions of their customs, languages, and way of life. The book also includes observations on the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as accounts of Gray's encounters with European traders and missionaries. Overall, Travels in Western Africa provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known part of the world during a period of significant change and upheaval.From The River Gambia, Through Woolli, Bondoo, Galam, Kasson, Kaarta, And Foolidoo, To The River Niger.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: 1104513331
• ISBN13: 9781104513337
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"