02483cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500220016626400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450502470040550801860065252010350083853400450187365300460191865300420196465300320200670000330203885600430207199900190211459348UtSlPG20260610134351.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aBentley, W. Holmanq(William Holman),d1855-190510aLife on the Congo 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-04-250 aIntroduction -- The discovery of the Congo -- Vegetation, climate, and people -- Home life on the Congo -- The religious ideas of the natives -- Cannibalism, Freemasonry and charms -- Missions in Central Africa -- Missions on the Congo River.  aProduced by Charlie Howard and The Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"Life on the Congo" by W. Holman Bentley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the Congo River's exploration, geography, and the various cultures and missions operating in the region. It delves into the complexities of life along the Congo, shedding light on the interplay between local beliefs, customs, and the impact of colonialism and missionary work.   The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the initial exploration of the Congo River, highlighting key figures such as Diogo Cam and Dr. Livingstone. It outlines the significant geographical discoveries made over the centuries and emphasizes the development of trade and missions in the area. The introduction notes various political changes and the rising interest in the Congo's resources, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration of the river's cultural landscape, the challenges faced by missionaries, and the religious beliefs of the native populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrica, Central -- Description and travel  aCongo River -- Description and travel  aMissions -- Africa, Central1 aGrenfell, George,d1849-190640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59348  c100174d100174