02494cam a22003253u 4500 74481 UtSlPG 20260610134726.0 m cr n 260607r20241894utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DT Rançon, A. (André), 1858-1900 Le Bondou: étude de géographie et d'histoire soudaniennes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-09-26 Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek) "Le Bondou: étude de géographie et d'histoire soudaniennes" by A. Rançon is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This monograph delves into the geography and history of the Bondou region in Sudan and presents a comprehensive account of its cultural, social, and geographical elements. The work aims to illuminate the history and significance of Bondou, which remains largely obscure to the wider public despite its unique attributes and historical figures, such as Prince Sissibé Ousman Gassy. At the start of the work, the author discusses the fleeting nature of public attention in France, illustrated through the rise and fall of notable figures, such as the aforementioned prince from Bondou, who once captivated the capital's curiosity. Rançon details the limited knowledge about Bondou's geography and history despite contributions from earlier scholars. The opening provides a rich description of the landscape, highlighting the terrain, climate, hydrology, flora, and fauna of Bondou, further setting the stage for a thorough examination of the region's past and its relationships with surrounding territories. The narrative also introduces the region's unique historical figures and Indigenous cultures, establishing a foundation for the subsequent analysis in the monograph. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Bordeaux: G. Gounouilhou, 1894 Boundou (Senegal) -- History Africa, French-speaking West -- History https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de/de/view/bsb11543890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74481 115206 115206