About the book: 1978 / The author of the book, a Soviet geologist, took part in the search for diamond deposits in the Congo. Impressions of life in the equatorial forests, full of dangers, formed the basis of his travel notes. This book, designed for a wide range of readers, tells about the history of the country's exploration, its past and present, about the life, morals and customs of the population, the rich nature and fauna..