Haut-Sénégal-Niger (Soudan français), Tome 1 (de 3): le pays, les peuples, les langues

This volume offers a vivid portrait of the Upper Senegal‑Niger region as it stood in the early 1900s, weaving together geography, peoples and languages into a single, richly illustrated narrative. Drawing on extensive questionnaires answered by colonial administrators and local leaders, it blends detailed maps, dozens of photographs and concise statistical tables to bring the landscape and its inhabitants to life for the modern ear.

The work moves beyond simple description, covering the area’s economic foundations—from wild fauna and forest products to agricultural practices, livestock rearing, indigenous industries and the emerging gold mining sector. It also sketches internal and external trade routes, outlines the administrative boundaries of the time, and uncovers the linguistic mosaic that characterises the colonies. Listeners with an interest in African history, colonial administration, or cultural geography will find this concise, well‑organized survey both informative and engaging.