Mary Kingsley

Mary Kingsley

Mary Henrietta Kingsley (13 October 1862 – 3 June 1900) was an English ethnographic and scientific writer and explorer whose travels throughout West Africa and resulting work helped shape European perceptions of African cultures and British imperialism.

Read more about Mary Kingsley:  Early Life, Journeys To Africa, Return To England, Publications, Death, Legacy

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