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100 1 _aRohlfs, Gerhard,
_d1831-1896
245 1 0 _aLand und Volk in Afrika, Berichte aus den Jahren 1865-1870
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-24
508 _aProduced by Magnus Pfeffer, Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.
520 _a"Land und Volk in Afrika, Berichte aus den Jahren 1865-1870" by Gerhard Rohlfs is a historical travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work offers detailed observations and reflections from Rohlfs' travels through various regions of Africa during the years mentioned, highlighting both cultural aspects and the broader geopolitical context of the time. The book likely covers topics related to African peoples, colonialism, and the author's personal experiences and conclusions on the interactions between European settlers and indigenous populations. The opening of the book presents a variety of content, showcasing Rohlfs' thoughts on Algeria and its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the complexities of colonialism. Rohlfs criticizes the superficial understanding that the French Empire has of their colony, suggesting that true comprehension requires prolonged engagement with local cultures, rather than mere observation from a position of power. He reflects on his long experience in Algeria and the behaviors of the Arab populace, expressing skepticism about the prospects of civilizing efforts. This section sets a tone of critical exploration, hinting at Rohlfs' deep engagement with the land and its people, along with his observations on cultural practices such as the use of hashish in social settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica -- Description and travel
653 _aAfrica -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14142
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