02369cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000390012624500350016526400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650800900041752013360050753400450184365300370188865300580192585600430198399900170202614297UtSlPG20260610133333.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07037527  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aDavis, Richard Harding,d1864-191614aThe Congo and Coasts of Africa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-08  aProduced by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed
Proofreading Team  a"The Congo and Coasts of Africa" by Richard Harding Davis is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work captures the author's observations and experiences as he journeys along the West Africa coast and into the Congo, detailing the contrasts between civilization and the untamed nature of the continent while reflecting upon the historical implications of colonization. The narrative highlights the societal dynamics and the plight of the local people juxtaposed with European colonial activities.  The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author’s thoughts on the peculiar distribution of civilization across the globe, particularly focusing on West Africa. Davis recounts his departure, contrasting it with the grand voyages of leisure that many undertake. Instead, he joins a group of "Coasters," individuals who plunge into the heart of the West African jungles to trade and evangelize, often facing isolation, sickness, and danger. As he immerses himself in the ambiance of various coastal ports, like Santa Cruz and Grand Bassam, Davis astutely reflects on the impact of colonialism, the overlooked regions of West Africa, and the entrenched legacies of the slave trade, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the Congo’s tumultuous history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrica -- Description and travel  aCongo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14297  c55685d55685