Het land der Bagas en de Rio-Nuñez by Grégoire-Gaspard-Félix Coffinières de Nordeck
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Author | Coffinières de Nordeck, Grégoire-Gaspard-Félix, 1811-1887 |
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Het land der Bagas en de Rio-Nuñez De Aarde en haar Volken, 1887 |
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Summary | "Het land der Bagas en de Rio-Nuñez" by Grégoire-Gaspard-Félix Coffinières de Nordeck is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the Rio-Nuñez region in West Africa, focusing on the various indigenous tribes, their cultures, and the French colonial presence in the area. It aims to shed light on this largely unfamiliar territory and its inhabitants. In this narrative, the author recounts his voyages along the Rio-Nuñez, where he engages with different local tribes, including the Bagas, Naloes, and others. Throughout his travels, he documents diplomatic exchanges, cultural ceremonies, and the socio-political dynamics between these tribes and the French colonizers. The text highlights both the challenges and insights gained during these interactions, as well as the complexities of colonial influence in Africa. The richness of the local customs, languages, and landscapes contrasts sharply with the author's own European perspectives, resulting in a vivid depiction of a world that is both foreign and multifaceted. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | Dutch |
LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
Subject | Africa -- Description and travel |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 16117 |
Release Date | Jun 23, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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