Monteiro, Joachim John 1833-1878 creator Fielding, Edward Monteiro, Rose 1840-1898 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Angola and the River Congo, vol. 2" by Joachim John Monteiro is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides detailed observations of the region of Angola during the author's travels, focusing on the geographical, sociopolitical, and economic conditions of the area. Monteiro's exploration highlights the interactions between the Portuguese authorities and local tribes, as well as the impact of colonial rule on native societies and ecology. The opening portion of the volume introduces Monteiro's journey from Ambriz to Loanda, where he describes the resistance of the Mossulo tribe to the Portuguese. He recounts specific incidents involving military expeditions, illustrating the tensions between the colonizers and the natives, as well as the poor governance and ineffectiveness of the Portuguese administration in Angola. Monteiro delves into the rich natural environment he encounters, detailing the flora, fauna, and mineral resources, while also laying the groundwork for discussions on slavery, local customs, and the broader implications of colonial exploitation on the region's development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-05-26 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., 1875 Angola -- Description and travel Congo River -- Description and travel Monteiro, Joachim John -- Travel -- Angola Angola -- Social life and customs -- 19th century DT United Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., 1875 https://archive.org/details/angolarivercongo001mont https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68176 https://archive.org/details/angolarivercongo001mont https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68176 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134556.0 68176