This early 20th-century travelogue provides a fascinating look at Liberia, a country that was founded by freed American slaves in the mid-19th century. Stapf offers descriptive accounts of the country's landscapes, people, and customs, and provides valuable insight into Liberia's history and political system. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in African history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.