The Water Highways Of The Interior Of Africa

The Water Highways of the Interior of Africa is a historical book written by James Stevenson in 1883. The book is a detailed account of Stevenson's travels through the interior of Africa where he explored the waterways and documented the slave trade. The book provides a comprehensive description of the geography flora and fauna of the region as well as the customs and practices of the local tribes.Stevenson's account of the slave trade is particularly noteworthy as he witnessed firsthand the brutality of the trade and the suffering of the slaves. He also discusses the efforts of European powers to suppress the trade and the role of African leaders in facilitating or opposing it.Throughout the book Stevenson provides vivid descriptions of his travels including encounters with dangerous animals and hostile tribes. He also discusses the challenges of navigating the waterways and the importance of local guides and porters.Overall The Water Highways of the Interior of Africa is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the geography culture and politics of the region in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history exploration or the abolition of slavery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.