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'Forest of Fan-Leaved Palms; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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'Forest of Fan-Leaved Palms; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Forest of Fan-Leaved Palms; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
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1870s Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Petter Galpin Eugene Abdon Mage Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Mage Eugene Abdon Pack Animal Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Petter And Galpin Travelling West Africa West African Cassell Fan Palm
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is an evocative and captivating photograph from the late 19th century, taken by an unknown photographer and published in H.W. Bates' "Illustrated Travels." The image captures a scenic vista from Bates' journey through West Africa, specifically from Senegal to the Niger River. The photograph showcases a dense forest of fan-leaved palms, their fronds casting dappled light and shadow over the landscape. In the foreground, a group of people and pack animals, including horses and donkeys, make their way through the forest, their figures adding a sense of scale and depth to the image. The background is filled with more trees and foliage, creating a lush and verdant scene. Henry Walter Bates, the British naturalist and explorer, documented his travels in Africa in the 1870s, and this photograph is believed to have been taken during that time. The image is a testament to the rich natural beauty and diversity of West Africa, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who inhabited the region. The photograph is reminiscent of the works of other explorers and travel writers of the time, such as Eugene Abdon Mage, who also documented their journeys through Africa. The image is a valuable historical record of a time and place that is often overlooked in the annals of travel literature and photography. Overall, "Forest of Fan-Leaved Palms; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger," is a stunning and evocative photograph that transports the viewer to a time and place long past, and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and natural heritage of West Africa.
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