Congo Eden.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

A comprehensive portrayal of the historical background and scientific aspects of the great Game Sanctuaries of the Belgian Congo with the story of a six months' pilgrimage throughout the most primitive region in the heart of the African continent. story of a six months' pilgrimage throughout the most primitive region in the heart of the African continent. London: Victor Gollancz 1951. 8vo. Orig. cloth (slightly rubbed). Dustjacket (chipped and foxed). (xxvii 356pp.). With foreword by Prof. W. K. Gregory and 13 illusts of which 3 are full-page. Previous owner's sign. on front fly-leaf and prelims slightly foxed otherwise very good. Describing the 'wonders of the Congo now preserved for all time' largely due to the work of the author and her husband Carl Akeley.