""Africa Described, In Its Ancient And Present State"" is a book written by Barbara Hofland in 1828. The book provides a comprehensive account of the African continent, covering its ancient history and present state. The author draws on the works of explorers such as Bruce, Ledyard, Lucas, Horneman, Park, Salt, Jackson, Sir F. Henniker, and Belzoni to provide a detailed and accurate description of Africa. The book covers various topics such as the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the continent, as well as the customs, traditions, and religions of its people. The author also provides insights into the political and economic systems of various African countries at the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Africa and provides a fascinating glimpse into the continent's past and present.The Portuguese Missionaries, And Others, Down To The Recent Discoveries By Major Denham, Dr. Oudney, And Captain Clappterton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.