02326cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000690011324500620018226400510024430000470029533600260034233700260036833800360039450000310043050801250046152012900058653400450187665300430192185600430196499900170200748493UtSlPG20260610134120.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aDT1 aFleuriot de Langle, Alphonse Jean René, vicomte de,d1809-188110aLangs de kust van Afrika :bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1875 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-03-15  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Gutenberg  a"Langs de kust van Afrika" by vicomte de Alphonse Jean René Fleuriot de Langle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the rich history of Africa's coastal regions, covering both the ancient and modern exploration of the continent, with a particular focus on the scientific understanding of its peoples, lands, and cultures. The author aims to share the findings and observations gathered during his own travels along the western coast of Africa aboard the fregat "de Zenobia," emphasizing ethnographic and linguistic studies.  The opening of the work establishes the historical significance of Africa, referencing notable figures like Caesar and Dr. Livingstone, while hinting at the mysteries that still envelop the continent. It presents a rich tapestry of Africa's past, highlighting exploration efforts, the impact of the slave trade, the interactions of diverse cultures, and the role of various nations in Africa's history. As the narrative unfolds, readers are transported aboard Langle’s ship, where personal experiences and broad historical themes intertwine, offering an insightful glimpse into the diverse realities of African societies that the author is set to explore further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrica, West -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48493  c89332d89332