This edition had all images removed.
Title:
A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland
The adventures, observations & experiences of a cinematograph actress in West African forests whilst collecting films depicting native life and when posing as the white woman in Anglo-African cinematograph dramas
Credits:
Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland" by Meg Gehrts is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the adventures, observations, and experiences of Gehrts as she joins an expedition to film native life in Togoland, a then little-known region of West Africa. It features her journey as the first white woman to traverse this area, navigating the challenges of filmmaking amidst unspoiled wilderness and engaging with various indigenous tribes. The opening of the memoir introduces Gehrts's unexpected venture into the African interior after she is approached by Major Hans Schomburgk, the expedition's leader. She muses over the initial hesitations posed by the unknown dangers, the requirements of the project, and the dynamics of working with local tribes. This section also emphasizes the meticulous preparations needed for the journey, including logistics, camaraderie, and the unique experiences that would challenge her both personally and professionally. She anticipates a transformative adventure that will illuminate and document the rich culture of the indigenous peoples, fostering her growth amid the dramatic landscape of Togoland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gehrts, Meg, 1891-1966
Author of introduction, etc.: Schomburgk, Hans, 1880-1967
EBook No.: 45442
Published: Apr 20, 2014
Downloads: 698
Language: English
Subject: Togoland -- Description and travel
Subject: Togo -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland
The adventures, observations & experiences of a cinematograph actress in West African forests whilst collecting films depicting native life and when posing as the white woman in Anglo-African cinematograph dramas
Credits:
Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Camera Actress in the Wilds of Togoland" by Meg Gehrts is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the adventures, observations, and experiences of Gehrts as she joins an expedition to film native life in Togoland, a then little-known region of West Africa. It features her journey as the first white woman to traverse this area, navigating the challenges of filmmaking amidst unspoiled wilderness and engaging with various indigenous tribes. The opening of the memoir introduces Gehrts's unexpected venture into the African interior after she is approached by Major Hans Schomburgk, the expedition's leader. She muses over the initial hesitations posed by the unknown dangers, the requirements of the project, and the dynamics of working with local tribes. This section also emphasizes the meticulous preparations needed for the journey, including logistics, camaraderie, and the unique experiences that would challenge her both personally and professionally. She anticipates a transformative adventure that will illuminate and document the rich culture of the indigenous peoples, fostering her growth amid the dramatic landscape of Togoland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gehrts, Meg, 1891-1966
Author of introduction, etc.: Schomburgk, Hans, 1880-1967
EBook No.: 45442
Published: Apr 20, 2014
Downloads: 698
Language: English
Subject: Togoland -- Description and travel
Subject: Togo -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.