“There is one distinctive charm about fishing - its fascinations will stand any climate. You may sit crouching on ice over a hole inside the arctic circle, or on a Windsor chair by the side of the River Lea in the so-called temperate zone, or you may squat in a canoe on an equatorial river, with the surrounding atmosphere forty-five percent mosquito, and if you are fishing you will enjoy yourself.”
This book offers an in-depth examination of the diverse regions and peoples of West Africa, encompassing historical perspectives, cultural traditions, and social dynamics. It includes contributions from various scholars, providing a broad and nuanced understanding of the continent. more
Mary Kingsley, a British explorer and writer, was born on October 13, 1862, and died on June 3, 1900. She is renowned for her explorations in Africa and her in-depth studies of local cultures. more