Exploration of Aïr

Name: Exploration of Aïr
Author: Angus Buchanan

By Angus Buchanan

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A first-person account of a solitary scientific and hunting expedition into the remote Aïr mountains of the central Sahara, detailing long camel journeys and the practical hardships of desert travel. The narrative records encounters with Hausa, Beri-Beri, Fulani and Tuareg communities alongside the small number of French administrators, and offers vivid descriptions of markets, villages, rocky ranges and sandstorms. It combines travel diary with field natural history by describing collecting methods, altitude readings and hunting trips for ostrich and mountain sheep, and concludes with notes on the specimens gathered and a list of newly recorded species.

About the Author

Angus Buchanan

Angus Buchanan was a British author and explorer known for his detailed accounts of his travels and experiences in remote regions. His notable works include "Exploration of Aïr," which chronicles his adventures in the Aïr Mountains of Niger, and "Sahara," where he shares insights into the vast desert landscape. Additionally, his book "Three Years of War in East Africa" provides a firsthand perspective on the conflicts in that region. Buchanan's writings contribute to the understanding of both geographical exploration and the socio-political dynamics of the areas he studied.