02408cam a22003373u 4500 38870 UtSlPG 20260610133905.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Kingsley, Mary Henrietta, 1862-1900 West African studies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-13 Produced by Clare Boothby, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "West African Studies" by Mary Henrietta Kingsley is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book offers a detailed exploration of West Africa's societies, cultures, and environments, written from the perspective of someone who has personally traveled and engaged with the region. Kingsley aims to provide accurate and insightful information to counter misconceptions held by both the public and scholars about West Africa and its people. The opening of the book establishes Kingsley’s desire for clarity in her observations and her recognition of the limitations of her own knowledge compared to that of experienced individuals living in West Africa. With an emphasis on ethnology and a critique of existing literature, she discusses the urgent need for reliable firsthand accounts of West African cultures, particularly focusing on the native populations. In her introductory remarks, she sets the stage for her investigative journey while describing her experiences among the various communities and geographical features as a way to build a deeper understanding of West Africa's complexities. The opening portion captivates the reader with vivid descriptions and a commitment to factual detail that promises a rich examination of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Africa, West -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Africa, West Cardi, C. N., comte de (Charles Napoleon) Harford, John https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38870 79709 79709