Equatorial Africa - With Accounts of the Manners and Customs of the People - 1861

Oct 6, 2026

This historical volume, authored by Paul B. Du Chaillu and published in 1861 by Harper Brothers, provides an extensive account of the author's explorations in equatorial Africa. The text documents the manners, customs, and social structures of the local people encountered during his travels. Furthermore, it offers detailed, observational narratives regarding the hunting and characteristics of various wildlife, including gorillas, crocodiles, leopards, elephants, and hippopotamuses. Originally part of the Grenville L. Winthrop bequest to the Harvard College Library, this digital reproduction serves as a significant primary source for Victorian-era travel literature and natural history. The document captures the cultural and environmental encounters of a nineteenth-century explorer, reflecting the colonial-era perspective on African landscapes and biodiversity. It remains an essential archival record for scholars studying the history of exploration and mid-19th-century ethnographic narratives.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages569

Reading Time14 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

Equatorial Africa

Manners and Customs of the People

Accounts of the Chase

Wildlife Observations

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Who is the author of the book Equatorial Africa?

The book is authored by Paul B. Du Chaillu.

What are some of the animals described in the text?

The text includes accounts of the chase for gorillas, crocodiles, leopards, elephants, and hippopotamuses.

When was the original edition of this book published?

The original edition was published in 1861 by Harper Brothers.

Oct 6, 2026

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