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100	1		_aStarr, Frederick, _d1858-1933
245	1	0	_aLiberia: Description, History, Problems
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-04-12
508			_aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Liberia: Description, History, Problems" by Frederick Starr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the landscape, governance, society, and issues faced by the Republic of Liberia, which represents one of the few nations in Africa controlled by black inhabitants during a period of colonial dominance. The book explores themes of independence, the complexities of African governance, and the ongoing struggles for economic and social progress. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by highlighting Liberia's unique position as a land of freedom for people of African descent escaping oppression in the United States. He reflects on the dichotomy between hopeful perspectives and prevalent criticisms of Liberia's governance, suggesting that its success or failure has implications for the entire African continent. The opening portion introduces references from other observers, such as Delafosse, who express concern about Liberia's socio-economic conditions while also acknowledging the potential for growth and improvement. Through this framework, Starr aims to provide a balanced examination of the republic, celebrating its achievements while earnestly addressing its challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLiberia
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54542
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