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100	1		_aCoppinger, William, _d1828-1892
245	1	4	_aThe Continent of the Future: Africa and Its Wonderful Development : _bExploration, Gold Mining, Trade, Missions and Elevation
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-08-11
508			_ahekula03, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520			_a"The Continent of the Future: Africa and Its Wonderful Development" by Coppinger is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically around the year 1881. This book explores the potential and evolving state of Africa, focusing on various aspects such as exploration, gold mining, trade, missions, and the broader development of the continent. Coppinger presents Africa as a land poised for significant advancement and integration into the global economy due to colonial interest and the interplay of commerce, science, and religion. In the book, Coppinger emphasizes the ongoing exploration of Africa and the various colonial efforts by European nations, particularly France and Portugal, which are expanding their territories and establishing new trade routes and communications. Throughout the text, the author highlights the immense untapped resources of Africa, including agriculture and mineral wealth, while also addressing the complexities of the slave trade and the emergence of religious movements. The text serves as a portrait of Africa at a transformative moment, balancing between indigenous growth potential and colonial ambitions as it steps toward a promising future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAfrica -- Colonization
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66047
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