Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Meet the boss -- Where are we heading? -- Mary Kinglsey's travels -- Meet the crew -- Check out the ride -- Solve it with science -- Hanging at home -- Meeting and greeting -- I love nature -- Fortune hunting -- This isn't what it said in the brochure! -- End of the road.
Summary
The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African tribes and work as a nurse, this book describes her inspiring life using engaging fact boxes and historical information presented in tabloid-style.