Dans la Haute-Gambie : Voyage d'exploration scientifique, 1891-1892 by A. Rançon
QR code
"Dans la Haute-Gambie : Voyage d'exploration scientifique, 1891-1892" by A. Rançon is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work details the author's explorations of the Gambian region, focusing on the study of gutta-percha and the identification of new plant species and their potential uses. It serves as an account of Rançon's scientific mission and his interactions with the local populations. The opening of this exploration narrative introduces Dr.
André Rançon, who embarks on a scientific expedition to the Haute-Gambie under the direction of the French colonial administration. Rançon discusses his preparations and the circumstances leading up to his journey, including the formation of his caravan consisting of local guides and laborers. He describes the initial stages of his journey, dealing with health challenges, a lack of supplies, and the hospitality of the local chief, Sandia-Diamé, as he seeks to navigate and document the rich biodiversity and cultural landscapes of the region. Rançon's detailed observations of the villages, inhabitants, and the natural environment form the foundation of his scientific inquiry and set the stage for the subsequent chapters of his expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Rançon, A. (André), 1858-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dans la Haute-Gambie : Voyage d'exploration scientifique, 1891-1892 |
| Original Publication | Paris: Société d'Editions Scientifiques, 1894. |
| Credits | Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/University of California Libraries and the bibliothèque numérique du Cirad (NumBA)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Gambia River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Gambia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Guinea -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73690 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!