The King of Lokoja - William Balfour Baikie the Forgotten Man of Africa

Reveals the story of a largely forgotten Scottish explorer and naturalist who forged his way into West Africa and its history.

Info autore

Professor Wendell McConnaha is a retired university professor in education who during his career has worked around the world, from America to China and Abu Dhabi and has consulted for many governments in various countries. When in Nigeria he first learned of William Baikie and resolved to write his story.

Riassunto

Reveals the amazing story of a largely forgotten explorer and naturalist who forged his way into West Africa and its history. From his early life in the Orkney Islands, through his medical education at the University of Edinburgh and his naval career - all key influences on his life are included.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Wendell McConnaha
• Editore: Whittles Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9781849954907
• ISBN: 978-1-84995-490-7
• Pagine: 176
• Dimensioni: 238 mm x 169 mm x 13 mm
• Peso: 498 g
• Illustrazioni: c.15 b/w photos and paintings
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Storia, politica; Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Biografie, autobiografie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia