Great Victorian scholar-adventurer recounts long journey to British diplomatic post at Fernando Po, expeditions to African mainland. Invaluable descriptions of African tribal rituals concerning birth, marriage, death, fetishism, more. 1 illustration, 1 map.
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Great Victorian scholar-adventurer recounts long journey to British diplomatic post at Fernando Po, expeditions to African mainland. Invaluable descriptions of African tribal rituals concerning birth, marriage, death, fetishism, more. 1 illustration, 1 map.
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Richard Burton was not an unbiased observer, but he was an interested and educated one, so that in spite of his biases, he was a faithful and articulate observer of things that are no longer there.
His travels along the West African coast and through the offshore islands are well worth reading for those who would like to know what the area was like around 1860.
One aspect of the book I particularly enjoyed was the discussion of health concerns. Mr. Burton displays the ignaorance of his time but also some surprisingly correct instincts, such as a dislike of living in malarial swamps.
Another fascinating aspect is his meticulous accounting of the death rate of Europeans in the area, which was appalling.
All in all, this book is a treasure for readers interested in a slice of African history.
