A fascinating first-hand account of early 20th-century exploration and colonial life in Central Africa, Campbell’s Wanderings in Central Africa offers a vivid portrayal of travel, natural history, and human encounters across regions then little known to European audiences. Drawing on his experiences as a doctor and traveller, Campbell provides detailed observations of indigenous cultures, wildlife, geography, and the effects of colonial administration, written in the energetic, descriptive prose typical of interwar travel literature. The book stands as a valuable period document, capturing both the spirit of British exploration and the complexities of Africa’s early contact with Western medicine, trade, and governance. Illustrated with maps and photographic plates, it offers readers both adventure and ethnographic insight. Rubbing and wear to cover; boards slightly crooked. Library markings throughout. Wear to ffep with strong foxing and discoloration. Multiple tears across the text block, with notable paper loss to pp.275 and 277. Rear map torn vertically through the centre with approximately one-third missing. A scarce first edition, retaining its historical and documentary significance.