In African Forest and Jungle

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903.

Contributor:

Pérard, Victor Semon, 1870-1957

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"In African Forest and Jungle" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is an exploration narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's adventures in the African wilderness, detailing his interactions with local tribes and his encounters with wildlife in the jungles and forests of Africa. The story is likely to appeal to readers interested in adventure, nature, and ethnography, as it provides a firsthand account of the flora, fauna, and cultures encountered by the author. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Paul B. Du Chaillu's arrival at the village of Rotembo, accompanied by a canoe voyage guided by King Mombo's message. We witness a ceremonial welcome from Chief Rotembo, who is portrayed as an imposing figure, and the budding friendship between him and Du Chaillu. The excitement of the chief's people is palpable as vibrant rituals unfold, including speeches and dances in honor of the Oguizi (the author's title). As Du Chaillu expresses his desire to live in the forest and hunt, Rotembo promises him three gifts: a skilled hunter named Rogala, a brave dog named Andekko, and a clever monkey named Ndova. This sets the stage for an adventure filled with exploration, companionship, and the challenges of survival in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlos Colón, Princeton Theological Seminary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-08-04