Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé

Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé (1812–1881) was an explorer, businessman, and French colonial administrator who helped spread French influence in Basse Casamance, Senegal, specifically on the island of Carabane. He left a valuable account of the French perspective on this region during colonial times.

Biography
The son of René Bertrand and Olive Bocandé, Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was born in Nantes on July 3, 1812.

He had control of Carabane from 1849–1857. He was replaced by Bourdeny.

He died in Paris on November 28, 1881.

Works

 * First part: Vol. 11, May–June 1849, p. 265–350. Read online at Gallica
 * Second part: Vol. 12, July–August 1849, p. 57–93. Read online at Gallica
 * Second part: Vol. 12, July–August 1849, p. 57–93. Read online at Gallica