A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland: The Adventures, Observations & Experiences of a Cinematograph Actress in West African Forests Whilst Collecting Films Depicting Native Life and When Posing as the White Woman in Anglo-African Cinematograph Dramas

A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland, published in 1915 by Meg Gehrts, is a travel memoir detailing her experiences as the first white woman to film native life in Togoland, West Africa. The book chronicles her adventures while navigating the challenges of filmmaking in uncharted territories and engaging with indigenous tribes. Gehrts reflects on her initial hesitations, the logistics of the expedition, and the transformative nature of her journey, which aimed to document the rich culture of the region and her personal growth amidst the wilderness.