A report on the travels of the author into what would become Equatorial Guinea and into the Western Sahara in 1967. This book offers insights in to the nature of Spanish colonialism in Africa, and its social, cultural and economic impact. 176pp, 4 maps, IN FRENCH, FRANCE. PELISSIER.

Travels on the River Niger. B/w illus, 352pp, USA. 0395567564

Along with three companions, the author set out to travel down the Niger River from its source. Jenkins describes being stalked by crocodiles and charged by hippos, as well as the stories of the European explorers who came before him. Sources, 222pp, UK. ROBERT HALE LTD.

First published in 1799, this account describes the author's journeys to West Africa in 1795 and 1805, recording everyday life before colonialism and describing the trade in gold and slaves. This edition includes a new afterword by Anthony Sattin. Map, 384pp, UK. ELAND.

The latest edition of the essential guide to independent travel in West Africa, with expanded coverage of Nigeria. Illustrated with colour photographs and b/w maps of important cities and regions. Describes the music, art and culture of the different regions as well as their climate and landscape. Also offers the usual travel advice and recommendations for accommodation and activities. Includes a language section. Index, gloss, 872pp, UK. LONELY PLANET.

Fifth edition of this guide to West Africa. The most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to one of the world's hardest regions for travel, covering the 15 visitable countries from Mauritania to Cameroon in fifty percent more detail than its only competitor. Each chapter of the Rough Guide includes thoroughly researched hotel and restaurant listings, sections on everything from food and language to media and sport, and thoughtful background on the environment, culture, history, politics and music. The colour introduction highlights the region's attractions and touches on its great range of cultural and scenic impressions. Colour photo sections on Arts and Crafts and Fruit and Food Plants offer fascinating information and useful advice. More than 160 accessible and accurate maps guide you from the urban jungle to beaches and mountains. Index, 1375pp, UK. ROUGH GUIDES.