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Encamped for the Night (engraving)
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Encamped for the Night (engraving)
2796637 Encamped for the Night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encamped for the Night. Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa by Paul B du Chaillu (John Murray, 1861). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Encamped Equator Equatorial Paul Du Chaillu Conversation
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Encamped for the Night - A Glimpse into Equatorial Africa's Untamed Wilderness
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. This engraving, titled "Encamped for the Night" offers a mesmerizing snapshot of an adventurous journey through Equatorial Africa in the 19th century. The print, part of a private collection and digitally restored to its former glory, transports us back to a time when exploration was rife with danger and excitement. In this scene, we find ourselves amidst an African forest at nightfall. A group of intrepid explorers has set up camp after a long day's travel. They gather around a crackling fire, their faces illuminated by dancing flames as they engage in animated conversation about their wild encounters thus far. The air is thick with anticipation as these brave souls prepare for another day of discovery. Some rest peacefully on makeshift beds under the protective canopy of trees, while others remain vigilant against potential dangers lurking beyond the flickering firelight. Amidst this untamed backdrop, smoke curls lazily into the night sky from pipes held by weathered hands - evidence of moments stolen away from arduous journeys to indulge in quiet contemplation. As we gaze upon this evocative image captured by Paul B du Chaillu during his expeditions across Equatorial Africa and immortalized in his book "Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa" we are reminded of humanity's innate curiosity and thirst for knowledge about distant lands. This print serves as both an invitation to embark on
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