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100 1 _aHarris, John H.
_q(John Hobbis),
_d1874-1940
245 1 0 _aDawn in darkest Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-09
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"Dawn in Darkest Africa" by John H. Harris is a travel narrative and account of personal experiences in Central Africa, likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the lives of various African tribes and addresses important cultural, social, and economic issues surrounding the colonial encounters in the region. Harris, who has deep-rooted experience in missionary work and previous commercial positions, aims to shed light on the complexities of African life while advocating for humanitarian reforms. The opening portion introduces the reader to Harris’s perspective on the African "porter," which is a crucial figure in the region’s transport and economy. Describing the harsh realities of the African carrier’s duty, he emphasizes their resilience and essential role in facilitating commerce and movement across challenging terrains. Through Harris's vivid descriptions, readers gain an appreciation for the struggles these laborers face and the intrinsic value they hold within the dynamics of both local and colonial economies. The author also hints at broader themes of civilization, exploitation, and the dichotomy between native customs and European influence, suggesting a critical examination of both the burdens and strengths embedded in the cultural fabric of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Smith, Elder & Co., 1912
653 _aAfrica, West -- Description and travel
653 _aEthnology -- Africa, West
653 _aSlavery -- Africa, West
653 _aAfrica, West
700 1 _aCromer, Evelyn Baring, Earl of,
_d1841-1917
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/dawnindarkestafr00harr
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69757
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