Paul du Chaillu's Gabon and Congo Explorations (1855–1865)

1. Academy-backed expedition to Gabon begins

   Oct 1, 1855Labels: Paul du, Academy of, Gabon

   • Britannica
   • Wiki Bio
   • FR Wiki

2. Arrival at Libreville and Baraka mission base

   Dec 1, 1855Labels: Libreville, Baraka Mission, Paul du

   • FR Wiki
   • Baraka

3. Cap Lopez journey builds local contacts

   May 1, 1856Labels: Cap Lopez, Orungu people, Paul du

   • FR Wiki
   • ES Wiki

4. Interior travel from Corisco toward Crystal Mountains

   Jul 1, 1856Labels: Corisco, Muni River, Crystal Mountains

   • FR Wiki
   • ES Wiki

5. Fernan Vaz Lagoon expedition and “Washington” base

   Feb 13, 1857Labels: Fernan Vaz, Washington base, Ogoou delta

   • FR Wiki
   • Britannica

6. Gorilla hunting and specimen collecting intensifies

   Jan 1, 1858Labels: Gorilla, Paul du, Specimens

   • Britannica
   • Wiki Bio
   • FR Wiki

7. Return voyage ends first expedition (1855–1859)

   Jun 1, 1859Labels: Return Voyage, Paul du, United States

   • FR Wiki
   • Wiki Bio

8. Scientific papers propose new mammals from West Africa

   Jan 1, 1860Labels: New mammals, Scientific papers, Paul du

   • Koolakamba
   • Zoology blog

9. Major travel narrative published in English

   Jan 1, 1861Labels: Explorations and, Harper &, Paul du

   • OAC record
   • AbeBooks
   • BHL item

10. French edition released amid ongoing credibility disputes

    Jan 1, 1863Labels: French edition, Michel L, Paul du

    • FR Wiki
    • AbeBooks FR

11. Second expedition pushes deeper inland (1863–1865)

    Jan 1, 1863Labels: Second expedition, Paul du, Interior Africa

    • Wiki Bio
    • Ashango BHL

12. Second expedition ends; du Chaillu leaves Africa

    Dec 1, 1865Labels: Expedition end, Paul du, Africa

    • Wiki Bio
    • Ashango BHL

13. Ashango-Land narrative publishes second expedition results

    Jan 1, 1867Labels: A Journey, Paul du, Second expedition

    • BHL book
    • Open Library
    • AbeBooks