Published in 1873, this classic travelogue recounts the adventures of Georg August Schweinfurth, a German explorer who spent three years in the unexplored regions of Central Africa in the late 19th century. Schweinfurth's account is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape and people he encountered, as well as insights into the social and political conditions of the region. This gripping narrative remains an essential text for anyone interested in the history of African exploration and colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.