Searching for African Prospects: Life as a Mining Engineer in Nigeria and Angola

Here is a unique picture of European mineral exploration in Africa and the larger than life character William Chads. He followed his father into the army, served with distinction in the First World War, was wounded and awarded the Military Cross. After war service, Chads began exploring for gold in South America and continued with further adventures in Africa. This story provides a window into an interesting facet of European economic imperialism.

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Searching for African Prospects: Life as a Mining Engineer in Nigeria and Angola

Here is a unique picture of European mineral exploration in Africa and the larger than life character William Chads. He followed his father into the army, served with distinction in the First World War, was wounded and awarded the Military Cross. After war service, Chads began exploring for gold in South America and continued with further adventures in Africa. This story provides a window into an interesting facet of European economic imperialism.

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Searching for African Prospects: Life as a Mining Engineer in Nigeria and Angola

Searching for African Prospects: Life as a Mining Engineer in Nigeria and Angola

by Diane Chads
Searching for African Prospects: Life as a Mining Engineer in Nigeria and Angola

Searching for African Prospects: Life as a Mining Engineer in Nigeria and Angola

by Diane Chads

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Overview

Here is a unique picture of European mineral exploration in Africa and the larger than life character William Chads. He followed his father into the army, served with distinction in the First World War, was wounded and awarded the Military Cross. After war service, Chads began exploring for gold in South America and continued with further adventures in Africa. This story provides a window into an interesting facet of European economic imperialism.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781845111823
Publisher: Radcliffe Press, The
Publication date: 06/28/2006
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 5.68(w) x 8.71(h) x 0.92(d)

About the Author

Diane Chads is author of William's Adventures in Africa.

Table of Contents

Foreword
• Introduction
• Nigeria
• The Bisichi Tin Company
• The Hausas
• Forum Camp
• Du Camp
• Angola
• The Zambesia Exploring Company
• The Blackwell Partnership
• The Cavaco Trip
• A Testimonial to Kaffir Jack
• The Hayna to the Uaque River
• The Uaque to the Cubal River
• Epilogue
• Biography

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