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100 1 _aHourst,
_d1864-1940
245 1 0 _aFrench enterprise in Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-14
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"French Enterprise in Africa: The Personal Narrative of Lieut. Hourst of His Exploration of the Niger" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the adventurous voyage of Lieutenant Hourst as he explores the Niger River, emphasizing the challenges and experiences of his expedition as well as his interactions with various tribes along the way. The narrative is infused with the author's perspectives on colonialism, the rivalry between France and England, and the complexities of navigating relationships with local populations. The opening of the narrative introduces Lieutenant Hourst's mission to explore the Niger and its significance as a route for trade and civilization in Africa. It discusses the background of previous explorers, including Dr. David Barth, whose work influenced Hourst's journey. The text outlines the Lieutenant's efforts to maintain peaceful relations with local tribes, which he successfully achieves despite common hostilities faced by other expeditions. This part of the book sets a tone of determination and resilience, highlighting Hourst’s belief in the importance of exploration for the betterment of both French colonial ambitions and the communities he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Chapman & Hall, Ld., 1898
653 _aFrench -- Sudan
653 _aTuaregs
653 _aNiger River -- Description and travel
653 _aMali -- Description and travel
700 1 _aD'Anvers, N.,
_d1844-1933
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/frenchenterprise00hour
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71649
999 _c112375
_d112375