The Expiring Continent

The Expiring Continent

Alexander William Mitchinson

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781104388881
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The Expiring Continent: A Narrative Of Travel In Senegambia (1881) is a book written by Alexander William Mitchinson. The book is a travelogue that describes the author’s journey through Senegambia, a region in West Africa that includes present-day Senegal and Gambia. The book was published in 1881 and provides a comprehensive account of the author’s experiences and observations during his travels.The Expiring Continent is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a detailed description of the author’s encounters with the people, culture, and landscape of Senegambia. The book begins with an introduction to the region and its history, followed by chapters on the author’s journey through Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, and other towns and villages in the region. The author provides vivid descriptions of the local customs, traditions, and way of life, as well as the natural beauty of the region.The book also discusses the impact of colonialism on Senegambia, as well as the author’s observations on the slave trade, which was still prevalent in the region at the time of his travels. The author provides a critical analysis of European imperialism and its effects on the people and culture of Senegambia.Overall, The Expiring Continent: A Narrative Of Travel In Senegambia (1881) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of Senegambia. The book provides a unique perspective on the region and its people, as well as a critical analysis of the impact of colonialism and imperialism.With Observations On Native Character, The Present Condition And Future Prospects Of Africa, And Colonization.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.

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