L'Afrique centrale française : $b Récit du voyage de la mission

Set against the backdrop of French colonial expansion at the turn of the twentieth century, this memoir follows a young doctor‑naturalist as he joins a scientific mission into the heart of Central Africa. Charged with cataloguing plants, soils and the everyday life of the peoples he meets, he records the vibrant ecosystems of the Chari basin and the vast Sahelian plains with a keen eye for detail. The narrative is enriched by numerous illustrations that bring the flora, fauna and remote villages to life.

In the span of seventeen months he traverses more than eight thousand kilometres, moving from bustling river ports to isolated caravan outposts. Along the way he grapples with the practical hardships of travel, the camaraderie of fellow soldiers, and the curiosity that drives his study of an unfamiliar world. The result is both a personal adventure and a careful scientific diary, offering listeners a vivid portrait of a landscape and a time that have long since changed.