This book provides a detailed account of the history of the Church of England in South Africa during the first half of t......more
Follow explorer and missionary Fred. S. Arnot on his four-year journey through Central Africa. This gripping account det......more
This fascinating work explores the complex relationship between African colonization and Christian missions. Drawing on ......more
First published in 1910, ’Roosevelt in Africa’ is an account of Theodore Roosevelt’s big game hunting expedition in East......more
Published in 1916, The German African Empire offers a scholarly and detailed account of the German Empire’s colonial amb......more
This comprehensive collection of government proclamations and ordinances offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, p......more
This report offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of academic research in Alexandria, Egypt. Hogarth and Benson ex......more
James Richardson’s riveting account of his mission to Central Africa in the mid-19th century is a fascinating look at a ......more
This gripping account of the Soudan War provides a detailed chronicle of the military conflict between Great Britain and......more
James Richardson’s Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa is an indispensable historical account that tells the story ......more
This comprehensive work provides a historical account of English explorations and trading ventures in Africa, as reporte......more
This fascinating work explores the history and culture of Morocco in the 19th century. With its vivid descriptions of po......more
This magazine is the go-to source for information on African violets, including tips on growing, care, and breeding. Eac......more
Explore the history and philosophy of the Sudan Interior Mission through this detailed guide. Written by members of the ......more
Through the work of these dedicated missionaries, Nyasaland underwent a great emancipation. This survey explores how the......more
This lavish catalog showcases the remarkable collection of Garrett Chatfield Pier, a prominent art dealer and collector ......more
This book chronicles the spread of Christianity and the missionary work of the Norwegian Lutheran Church among the Zulu ......more
This book offers a unique perspective on the lives and experiences of those living in colonial Kenya. Based on the autho......more
Written by prominent scholar and activist Eslanda Robeson, this book examines the hopes, desires, and struggles of the p......more
London to Ladysmith via Pretoria is Churchill’s personal account of the Boer War. It provides a fascinating insight into......more
For lovers of the beautiful African Violet, this magazine is the ultimate resource. Each issue is packed with expert adv......more
A seminal work that provides a detailed examination of the history of the Gold Coast and the struggle for its liberation......more
A vivid account of famed statesman Winston Churchill’s travels through Africa in 1907, during which he hunted big game a......more
This fascinating first-hand account by Thomas Pellow documents his experiences as a slave for more than two decades amon......more
This travelogue is a fascinating account of Robert Campbell’s journey through Central Africa in the late 19th century. C......more
This book is a fascinating firsthand account of the Kingdom of Congo in the 16th century, written by Duarte Lopes, a Por......more
This book is a landmark work on the subject of slavery, specifically the African slave trade and its impact on the world......more
A fascinating collection of African folktales, myths, and legends, compiled and translated by Alice Werner. These storie......more
Frances Ellen Colenso’s History of the Zulu War and Its Origin is a remarkable account of one of the most important even......more
Experience the journey of one of the most famous African explorers of the 19th century, John Hanning Speke, as he sets f......more
This thrilling account of the infamous Barbary pirates takes readers on a swashbuckling adventure through the Mediterran......more
This book takes a look at the relationship between Africa and the United States through the lens of the American flag. T......more
This gripping and adventurous book tells the story of David Livingstone’s dangerous and thrilling expeditions into the h......more
This biography tells the story of David Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and explorer who became famous in the 19th ce......more
The Siege of Kumassi is a gripping account of the 1896 British expedition to Ashanti, led by Frederick Hodgson, governor......more
This book is a first-hand account of the author’s eight months’ stay in Dahomey. It details the customs and traditions o......more
Stern’s vivid account of the political and religious turmoil in 19th century Abyssinia provides a fascinating window int......more
Explore the tumultuous history of the Cape of Good Hope frontier through the eyes of those who lived it in this fascinat......more
This atlas provides readers with a comprehensive overview of ancient Egypt. It includes detailed maps and historical inf......more
This seminal work by Edmund Dene Morel provides a detailed account of the rubber slave trade in the Congo region in the ......more
John H Weeks spent thirty years living among the Bakongo tribe in Africa, and this book is his account of the experience......more
This historical guide offers fascinating insights into the past and present of Uitenhage, a town in South Africa’s Easte......more
This volume describes the landscape, wildlife, and indigenous peoples of the Black Hills of South Dakota, a region known......more
A fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial publishing, this circular was sent out to bookstores and other subscrib......more
In this meticulously researched volume, the Cape of Good Hope’s colonial records are laid out, beginning with the letter......more
This fascinating look into the diamond and gold mines of South Africa provides readers with a glimpse into a world of un......more
Step back in time and explore the life of Major-General Worge, a prominent figure in the history of Senegal. This fascin......more
This collection of records offers a fascinating insight into the early history of the Cape Colony and its relationship w......more
This book recounts Mungo Park’s extraordinary journey through West Africa in search of the inland Niger delta and his at......more
This book is a detailed history of the colony of Natal and its surrounding regions in South Africa. Covering the period ......more
Written by Goldwin Smith, this book apologizes for Canadians who were opposed to the South African War. It examines the ......more
This book is a classic of African adventure, written by a renowned hunter. It covers his experiences over five years in ......more
This 1890 report details the findings of a British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society mission to investigate the status of......more
This riveting collection of letters offers a unique glimpse into the lives of two women who lived in Egypt and the Cape ......more
Delve into the dark side of Africa’s history with this chilling true tale of the notorious slave port of Benin. From bru......more
Discover the fascinating history and culture of Madagascar, a remote and exotic island nation. Filled with vivid descrip......more
This book explores the connections between African and African American history, highlighting the shared experiences and......more
Join William George Browne on his journey through Africa, Egypt, and Syria in the late 18th century. Through his detaile......more
This historical account of the Imperial Yeomanry Hospitals in South Africa offers a fascinating glimpse into a lesser-kn......more
This book provides an important historical record of Basutoland, a British Crown colony located in Southern Africa. The ......more
This comprehensive guide to South and East Africa provides a detailed analysis of the geography, culture, and history of......more
Tobacco has played a crucial role in the economies of southern Africa for centuries. This book offers a comprehensive lo......more
A comprehensive history of South Africa from the time of European contact through the early 20th century. Covers the per......more
This book chronicles the three-year expedition led by the German archaeologist, Franz Kaufmann, in the Libyan Desert. Th......more
This book recounts the harrowing experiences of James Riley and his crew after their ship, the American Brig Commerce, w......more
Published in the late 19th century, this handbook provides a wealth of practical information for travelers and settlers ......more
Violet Rosa Markham provides a detailed analysis of the Chinese labour situation in South Africa, and the events leading......more
A first-hand account of the capture and imprisonment of British subjects by the Ethiopian emperor Tewodros II in the mid......more
This volume contains a wealth of historical information about the Cape of Good Hope, including official documents, lette......more
Bennet Burleigh’s The Natal Campaign is a riveting account of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu war in South Africa. From the Battle o......more
In the midst of the brutal Boer War, a group of British soldiers decided to start their own newspaper called The Friend.......more
This gripping account of the infamous 1895 raid into the Boer Republic of Transvaal by British colonial forces led by Dr......more
De Cosson’s account of his journey to Ethiopia to visit King John includes valuable information on the country’s geograp......more
Published in 1899, this book explores the military conflict between British forces led by General Kitchener and the forc......more
This sweeping overview of British imperialism in Africa offers a detailed look at the region’s history and its current p......more
Written by W H. Tomasson, a British soldier and writer, this book provides a gripping account of his experiences fightin......more
This groundbreaking collection of essays, articles, and primary sources offers a comprehensive overview of the field of ......more
John Martineau’s ’The Life and Correspondence of Sir Bartle Frere’ is a biography of the British colonial administrator ......more
Travel through the history of South Africa and discover its heroes and wars in this comprehensive book. From the Boer Wa......more
This book recounts the adventures of a French explorer in West Africa in the late 18th century, covering a range of topi......more
A thrilling first-hand account of the author’s travels in the Sudan and his involvement in Sir William Hewett’s mission ......more
Explore the fascinating history and culture of Nubia and Abyssinia in this comprehensive overview by Michael Russell. Fr......more
This report documents the findings of a select committee appointed by the Cape of Good Hope parliament to investigate is......more
Published by the American Colonization Society, this ten-volume set provides a wealth of information about the colonizat......more
Uncover the rich history of South-Eastern Africa with this comprehensive collection of records and documents. From the e......more
A first-hand account of the Warwickshire Yeomanry’s involvement in the Second Boer War. This book provides a unique pers......more
This report is a comprehensive and critical analysis of Britain’s military preparations and conduct of the Second Boer W......more
This book provides a detailed account of the last Punic War, the history of Tunis, and the French conquest of the area. ......more
Discover the fascinating history of Zanzibar and Pemba, two islands off the coast of East Africa, as they transition fro......more
Written by renowned explorer Heinrich Barth, this groundbreaking account details his travels through North and Central A......more
A detailed historical record of English colonial establishments on the Gold Coast of West Africa during the late eightee......more
James O’Haire lived and worked as a Catholic missionary in the Western District of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa......more
A historical memoir of South Africa’s early media landscape and the challenges faced by journalists in the late 19th cen......more
In this groundbreaking series of essays, a team of authors including Edward Wilmot Blyden, Henry M. Schieffelin, Tayler ......more
In this book, William Cornwallis Harris provides a detailed account of his travels and adventures through the Ethiopian ......more
This eye-opening book challenges the romanticized notions of Africa prevalent in 19th-century literature and travelogues......more
A detailed historical and cultural overview of the West African nation of Liberia, written by Harry Hamilton Johnston, a......more
This book is a firsthand account of the discovery of the Egyptian pharaoh Tut-Ankh-Amen’s tomb by Howard Carter and the ......more
Discover the timeless majesty and grandeur of the royal tombs of Ancient Egypt’s first dynasty. With intricate illustrat......more
Delve into the rich cultural heritage and intellectual achievements of Africa through the pages of this fascinating jour......more