Life in the Niger, Or, the Journal of an African Trader. - Couverture souple

Cole, Master Of The Music William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1241497850 ISBN 13 : 9781241497859

Editeur : British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011

Synopsis

Title: Life in the Niger, or, the Journal of an African trader.

Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions

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British Library
Cole, William;
1862.
208 p.; 8.
10096.c.19.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

First published in 1862, William Cole's journal records his experiences in the highly challenging circumstances of a trading expedition to Africa. Cole outlines in graphic detail the dangers he had to endure, and describes how he 'surmounted the most glaring difficulties'. Often displaying a wry humour, Cole's memoir speaks directly to the reader, with a tone of immediacy. In an anecdotal style, he describes the customs and costumes of the natives, and their often hostile reactions to him, and recounts how he was regularly without food, arms or assistance. The journal tells of the barbarity and cruelty he witnessed, alongside occasional acts of kindness or amusing situations. Cole's thoughts frequently revert to England, displaying his homesickness and his longing to return. Describing his life in Africa as 'a mixture of smiles and tears', Cole paints a vivid picture of a European in Africa during the mid-nineteenth century.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: British Library, Historical Print Editions
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1241497850
• ISBN 13: 9781241497859
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible