02223cam a22003133u 4500 64088 UtSlPG 20260610134457.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GN Baird, James B. Children of Africa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-20 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Children of Africa" by James B. Baird is an informative work aimed at children, likely written in the late 19th century. The book offers a vivid portrayal of African life, focusing on Culture, customs, and the experiences of children within various African communities. It emphasizes the themes of exploration, Christianity, and the contrasts between local traditions and Western perspectives. The opening of the book introduces the author’s intent to educate young readers about Africa, often referred to as the "dark continent" due to both historical explorations and its cultural complexities. Baird references a well-known missionary hymn to set a tone of admiration and concern for the children and peoples of Africa. He explains how Africa was once largely unknown to Europeans and outlines the importance of sharing the Gospel in these regions. Baird uses accessible language and engaging descriptions to invite readers to learn about the African landscape, its natives, and the influences of colonialism, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the lives of African children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children -- Africa -- Juvenile literature Missions -- Africa -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64088 104912 104912