Mary Kingsley

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A British traveler, explorer, and writer - born 1862, died 1900. Her books, "Travels in West Africa" and "West African Studies" greatly influenced European ideas about Africa and African cultures.

Kingsley, Mary H., 1862-1900
The author's "Travels in West Africa", first published in 1897. Provided as electronic text by Project Gutenberg.
Women of Discovery: Mary Kingsley
Offers a brief profile and appreciation; includes audio clips from Living on Earth, a program distributed by Public Radio International.