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100 1 _aMonteiro, Joachim John,
_d1833-1878
245 1 0 _aAngola and the River Congo, vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-17
508 _aPeter 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)
520 _a"Angola and the River Congo, vol. 1" by Joachim John Monteiro is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of Angola and its surrounding regions, detailing the landscape, culture, and history of the area along the River Congo. The book primarily focuses on the author's experiences during his travels and explorations, highlighting the various tribes, the influence of Portuguese colonialism, and the geography of this little-known part of Africa. The opening of the book sets the stage for Monteiro’s thorough examination of Angola’s history, beginning with the early days of Portuguese exploration and colonization. He describes the arrival of Portuguese settlers, their initial relationships with local chiefs, and the complex dynamics of power and betrayal that characterized their interactions. Monteiro provides a concise yet vivid recounting of the significant battles, political intrigues, and the establishment of trade routes that defined the region's early colonial history. This detailed preface establishes a comprehensive and observant tone, indicating that the subsequent chapters will delve deeper into both the geographical wonders and the rich cultural tapestry of Angola and the Congo River region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., 1875
653 _aAngola -- Description and travel
653 _aCongo River -- Description and travel
653 _aMonteiro, Joachim John -- Travel -- Angola
653 _aAngola -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
700 1 _aFielding, Edward
700 1 _aMonteiro, Rose,
_d1840-1898
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/angolarivercongo001mont
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68110
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