Four Guineas: A Journey Through West Africa
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Faded spine.
A vivid work of mid-twentieth-century travel writing, Four Guineas: A Journey Through West Africa chronicles Elspeth Huxley's journey through four British West African territories — Nigeria, the Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, and the Gambia — at a pivotal moment on the eve of decolonization. Written with sharp observation and an unflinching eye, Huxley presents the landscapes, peoples, cultures, and colonial administrations she encounters with the authority of a seasoned journalist and the curiosity of an engaged traveler. The narrative balances vivid personal impressions with broader political and social commentary, illustrating the complex tensions between traditional African societies and the rapidly shifting forces of British imperial governance. Huxley's prose is at once witty and incisive, capturing both the beauty of the region and the profound contradictions of colonial rule with remarkable candor. A compelling document of its era, the work remains an essential read for those interested in African history, travel literature, and the twilight of the British Empire.
Author: Elspeth Huxley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, The Reprint Society, London
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Faded spine.
A vivid work of mid-twentieth-century travel writing, Four Guineas: A Journey Through West Africa chronicles Elspeth Huxley's journey through four British West African territories — Nigeria, the Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, and the Gambia — at a pivotal moment on the eve of decolonization. Written with sharp observation and an unflinching eye, Huxley presents the landscapes, peoples, cultures, and colonial administrations she encounters with the authority of a seasoned journalist and the curiosity of an engaged traveler. The narrative balances vivid personal impressions with broader political and social commentary, illustrating the complex tensions between traditional African societies and the rapidly shifting forces of British imperial governance. Huxley's prose is at once witty and incisive, capturing both the beauty of the region and the profound contradictions of colonial rule with remarkable candor. A compelling document of its era, the work remains an essential read for those interested in African history, travel literature, and the twilight of the British Empire.