Embark on a remarkable journey into the heart of early 20th-century Africa with M. W. Hilton-Simpson's classic, "Land and peoples of the Kasai." This compelling narrative documents a challenging two-year expedition through the equatorial forests and along the winding Kasai River in the southwestern Congo. Hilton-Simpson provides a detailed firsthand account of the diverse indigenous cultures encountered, offering invaluable observations on their ways of life, customs, and societies. Originally subtitled "Being a narrative of a two years' journey among the cannibals of the equatorial forest and other savage tribes of the south-western Congo," the book captures the spirit of historical African travel and exploration. It delves deeply into the ethnology of the region, making it a significant historical text for those interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and the history of expeditions and discoveries. Hilton-Simpson's meticulously recorded experiences offer a unique window into a pivotal era of ethnological study and geographical description, preserving a detailed portrait of the Kasai region and its inhabitants during a bygone age of exploration. This print edition presents an authentic glimpse into the landscapes and peoples of a lesser-known part of the Congo, standing as a testament to the pursuit of knowledge and adventure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.