This gripping travelogue tells the story of Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston's journey up the Congo River, from its mouth all the way to the inland city of Bólóbó. Along the way, he encounters a variety of interesting people and cultures, and provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and customs of the region. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure, exploration, or 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.