A Hippo Banquet - Mary H. Kingsley

A Hippo Banquet by Mary H. Kingsley

A Hippo Banquet is a vivid, witty account of Victorian explorer Mary Kingsley’s travels in West Africa. Told with sharp humor and fearless honesty, these adventures include stumbling upon hippos at night, dodging elephants, and even fighting off a leopard with a stool. It’s travel writing at its most bold, human, and entertaining.

What you’ll learn

• What exploration in 19th-century Africa was really like

• How Kingsley challenged Victorian ideas about women and travel

• Encounters with wildlife told without romanticism or fear-mongering

• The role of humor and observation in great travel writing

• A firsthand view of colonial-era exploration

Who should read the Book

Perfect for readers who enjoy travel writing, adventure stories, African history, and strong, unconventional women in literature.

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