On the Edge of the Primeval Forest: Experiences and Observations of a Doctor in Equatorial Africa (Classic Reprint)

Frontispiece FACING PAGE 2. A RIVER STEAMER ON THE OGOWE .. 21 3. THE DOCTORS LITTLE BUNGALOW (DISTANT VIEW) .V; .. 28 4. THE DOCTORS LITTLE BUNGALOW (NEAR VIEW) .. .. .. 28 5. THE HOSPITAL AT LAMBARENE .. .62 6. JOSEPH, THE HOSPITAL ASSISTANT, BANDAGING SORES IN FRONT OF THE HOSPITAL .. 76 7. NEGRO CHILD WITH ABDOMINAL DROPSY .76 8. PAHOUIN BOYS FROM LAMBARENE ..88 9. STUMP OF A MAHOGANY TREE .. .. IQI 10. RAFT OF OKOUME WOOD AND MAHOGANY BEING FLOATED DOWN THE OGOWE RIVER 104 11. PREMISES OF A TIMBER MERCHANT AT LAMBARENE .. .. .. 108 12. A LITTLE PLANTATION OF BANANAS ON THE MARGIN OF THE UNTOUCHED FOREST .112 13. NEGRO VILLAGE AT LAMBARENE .. .I2O 14. ON THE BANK OF THE OGOWE RIVER .. 136 15. A MISSIONARYS BUNGALOW AT LAMBARENE .149 16. THE BOYS SCHOOL AT LAMBARENE .. 156 Note. I am indebted for a large part of the photographs to the kindness of a grateful patient. Illustrations Nos. 5and 6are based on a slide made by Mr. Ottmann. For illustration No. 3I have to thank Mr. Pelot, and for Nos. 4and 15 Mr. Morel.
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