River Navigation in Equatorial Africa, page 199 from 'Explorations & Adventures in Equatorial Africa', pub. 1861

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"River Navigation in Equatorial Africa" is a chapter found on page 199 of the book "Explorations & Adventures in Equatorial Africa," published in 1861 by the French-American explorer Paul Belloni du Chaillu. The book chronicles du Chaillu's travels and observations during his expeditions in the region of West Central Africa, which is now part of Gabon and surrounding countries. This particular chapter likely details du Chaillu's experiences and challenges while navigating the complex river systems of the equatorial region, an essential aspect of exploration in an area where rivers were the primary means of transportation and communication.

Du Chaillu is noted for being one of the first Westerners to confirm the existence of African pygmies and the gorilla, and his accounts provided a vivid, if sometimes sensationalized, picture of the region's geography, flora, fauna, and the cultures of its inhabitants. "Explorations & Adventures in Equatorial Africa" was instrumental in introducing the Western world to the mysteries of the African interior, although some of du Chaillu's claims were met with skepticism by contemporaries. The book remains a significant historical document for its ethnographic, biological, and geographical insights during the era of European exploration of Africa. The chapter on river navigation would contribute to this body of knowledge by shedding light on the practicalities and perils of travel in such a challenging environment.

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