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This book tells the story of the author’s travels through what was then called the Gold Coast, prior to the country’s independence. Karl and his wife Chi-yun Eskelund travel to the Gold Coast, a British colony, as it is transforming itself into the independent country of Ghana. As usual, they are roughing it - certainly by more modern standards. They travel by bus into the remotest areas and interview the natives with the use of translators. They meet Fra-fras, Lobies, Ashkantis, as well as the various and sundry European and American doctors, missionaries, and agricultural experts who work in the country. He tells of his interview with the then prime minister, Kwame Nkrumah and of the internal strife between the various political parties. The pride of achieving independence has made his people forget – at least temporarily – their internal differences. While all Africa watches, the new-born baby of the black continent has already managed to take its first steps.

Ghana --- Travelers' writings [European ] --- Newly independent states --- Social evolution --- Indigenous peoples --- Political parties

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Free-lance photographer's account of a journey by foot through the heart of Africa, from Johannesburg to Cairo. On a stopover in South Africa he met Joy Koch who had decided to join him. Incidents encountered included travelling with a caravan, staying in a 'haunted castle', camping with with cannibals and pygmies and being deported from Uganda. They smuggled themselves across the border into Sudan, went by boat on the Nile and eventually escaped by ship from Alexandria. Illustrated from photographs taken on the trip.

Travelers' writings [English ] --- Africa --- Hiking --- Xosa language --- Indigenous peoples --- Adventure stories