Containing 20 illustrations and a folding map prepared by the Royal Geographical Society. 1889 edition in the pictorial red covers. 274 pages. Name in ink in front. In very good condition.

This story of seven years of pioneer mission work in the heart of the Dark Continent is another fulfilment of that sagacious prediction of Victor Hugo, that in the twentieth century Africa is to be the cynosure of all eyes.

Mr. Arnot has given us no ambitious narrative. It is, in the etymological sense, homely, for it is a sons letter to his mother and the home group; and it is a story of strictly pioneer work, for he undertook to cross the continent on foot. The journey, undertaken in an apostolic spirit, was marked by that savour of the supernatural which is so sweet to a believer; as when, for example, in a terrible thunderstorm, an electric ball fell crashing at his feet with the sound and shock of a cannons shot, and yet left him unharmed; or, as when, in repeated instances, food and water were found to relieve extreme hunger and thirst just at the crisis when the believing prayer had been offered.

Preface
Introduction by A.T. Pierson, of Philadelphia

1. On the Way to the Zambesi

2. Among the Barotze

3. From the Zambesi to Benguella

4. From Benguella to Garenganze

5. Stay at Garenhanze

6. The Garenganze Kingdom and People

7. Return Journey

Appendix

Mr Arnots Fellow-laborers
M. Coillards Labours in the Barotse Valley
Lake Bangweolo and Surrounding Country
Dr. Livingstones Description
M. Girauds

Map of West Central Africa