The Country of the Dwarfs
1871
The Country of the Dwarfs
1871
Adventure, Archaeology & Anthropology, Travel Writing
The Country of the Dwarfs, published in 1871 by Paul B. Du Chaillu, is a travel narrative detailing the author's expedition through West Africa. Du Chaillu, an explorer and naturalist, documents his journey aboard the schooner Mentor as he seeks to encounter the Pygmies, referred to as 'Dwarfs.' The book offers rigorous observations of the cultures and environments he encounters, highlighting both the challenges of exploration and the complexities of the regions he visits.
