02523cam a22003253u 4500 40750 UtSlPG 20260610133930.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DT Ivoi, Paul d', 1856-1915 Les grands explorateurs: La Mission Marchand (Congo-Nil) 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 2012-09-13 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink, Sharon Joiner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr, and Hathi Trust at http://www.hathitrust.org) "Les grands explorateurs: La Mission Marchand (Congo-Nil)" by Paul d'Ivoi is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the ambitious expedition led by Commander Marchand, aimed at securing French interests in Africa by connecting the Congo and Nile Rivers amid competing British expansionism. The narrative intertwines themes of adventure, exploration, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of colonial ambitions in Africa. At the start of the work, we encounter the setup for the mission, beginning with a conversation between Englishman Mr. Bright and his daughter Jane, who discuss the intentions of the French in reaching the Nile. This opening exchanges hints at the conflict brewing between British and French interests in Africa. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Commander Marchand and his expedition team, who face various challenges ranging from local insurrections to logistical nightmares while navigating through the treacherous African terrain. The opening portion sets the stage for an exploration filled with peril and political maneuvering, revealing the complexities of colonization during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Africa, Central -- Discovery and exploration Mission Marchand (1896-1899) Marchand, Jean-Baptiste, 1863-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40750 81589 81589