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100 1 _aStarr, Frederick,
_d1858-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Truth About the Congo: The Chicago Tribune Articles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-11-28
508 _aProduced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US
520 _a"The Truth About the Congo: The Chicago Tribune Articles" by Frederick Starr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book comprises a series of articles detailing the author's observations and experiences during his expedition to the Congo Free State, where he sought to investigate the living conditions of the native population amidst the colonial rule. Starr aims to present a nuanced view of the complexities in Congo, addressing both the positive aspects he witnessed and the negative discourse surrounding colonial exploitation. The opening of the work sets the stage for Starr’s investigations and reflects his initial surprise at the conditions in the Congo compared to what he had expected. He recounts how his interest in the region bloomed after observing a group of Congolese natives at the St. Louis exposition, leading him to undertake a year-long journey in the Congo. Starr describes his arrival in the region and anticipation for horrors, only to find a more complex reality involving a mix of exploitation and local adaptation to colonial life. He notes the different groups of white men he encountered—officials, missionaries, and traders—and provides insight into the lives of the native Congolese people, challenging preconceived notions about their suffering and highlighting their intelligence and adaptability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCongo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel
653 _aBelgium -- Colonies -- Africa -- Administration
653 _aCongo (Democratic Republic) -- Politics and government -- 1885-1908
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50567
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