02349cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500480015026400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450801150041552013540053053400450188465300580192985600430198799900170203015240UtSlPG20260610133346.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aDorman, Marcus R. P.,d1868-190712aA Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-04  aE-text prepared by Brendan Lane, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State" by Marcus R. P. Dorman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles Dorman's journey to the Congo Free State, originally sparked by his desire to hunt big game and explore the unknown territory. The work delves into the complexities of the region during a tumultuous period, tackling themes such as colonial governance, local customs, and the realities of life in a land often shrouded in controversy.  At the start of the journal, Dorman prepares for his trip from England to the Congo, discussing the practicalities of packing and the anticipation of adventure. He sets off with Lord Mountmorres, who has his own motives for investigating the local circumstances and reporting back to European policymakers. The opening details their journey through different territories before reaching the mouth of the Congo River, offering insights into the preparations made for tropical travel, the diverse cast of characters encountered aboard the ship, and the political climate of the time, hinting at debates surrounding the treatment of native populations under colonial rule. Dorman's personal reflections suggest an evolving perspective on the situation, preparing the reader for the exploration and revelations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCongo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15240  c56628d56628