ISBN: 9781330458419 - The First Ascent of the Kasaï: Being Some Records of Service Under the Lone Star (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book shares the experiences of the author, C.S.L. Bateman during his time serving as second in command of a German expedition traversing the Kasai River in the Congo Basin. The mission was to establish a station at the confluence of the Luebo and Lulua Rivers and to escort Baluba warriors back to their homeland. Along the way, the author provides detailed descriptions of the geography and people of the region in the late 19th century. Through the author's eyes, readers learn of the political dynamics between local tribes and European powers, as well as the culture and customs of the Baluba, Bakuba, and other ethnic groups encountered. The book offers a unique perspective on the early days of European exploration and colonization in Central Africa, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…