02265cam a22003013u 4500 16062 UtSlPG 20260610133357.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DT Roserot de Melin, L. In het gebied van het Tsadmeer met de expeditie Tilho : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1910 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-06-14 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "In het gebied van het Tsadmeer met de expeditie Tilho" by L. Roserot de Melin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book documents the French expedition led by Captain Tilho in 1906, tasked with establishing the Anglo-French border between the Niger River and Lake Chad. It provides insights into the geographical, ethnological, and sociopolitical aspects of the region during the colonial period. The narrative unfolds as the expedition navigates through challenging terrains, encounters various local tribes, and documents their customs, traditions, and the ecological environment around Lake Chad. Members of the expedition face numerous challenges, including unreliable guides, hostile encounters with local inhabitants, and logistical difficulties exacerbated by the harsh climatic conditions. Throughout the journey, the author shares vivid descriptions of both the landscapes and the interactions with the indigenous peoples, providing a nuanced perspective on the complexities of colonial exploration and the socio-political dynamics of the time. The book not only chronicles the expedition's scientific endeavors but also reflects on the broader implications of colonialism and the changing landscapes of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chad, Lake -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16062 57450 57450