Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa in the Years 1850-51. Volume 1. By Order and at the Expence of Her Majesty's Government, was written by James Richardson, a British entrepreneur and missionary who traveled to remote regions to study and explore Central Africa. In his book, he shares his impressions of meetings with local tribes, natural conditions, history and culture of this region. Richardson details his adventures, perils, and experiences in uncharted territory, making this book a fascinating portrait of life in mid-nineteenth-century Central Africa.