Langs den Congo tot Brazzaville by A. Kloos
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"Langs den Congo tot Brazzaville" by A. Kloos is a travel account likely written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's journey through the Congo River and the surrounding regions, documenting the landscape, settlements, and the socio-political conditions of the time, and offers insights into the lives of both European settlers and indigenous peoples. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of the arrival at the Congo
River, capturing its powerful presence and the serene beauty of the landscape. The narrator describes the sights and sounds as the steamship Albertville approaches the Banana land tongue, with a focus on the lush vegetation and sparse human activity along the riverbanks. As the journey progresses, the author introduces the various European trading posts, their establishment, and the interactions with local inhabitants, reflecting on the complexities of trade and colonialism in the region. Through this narrative, Kloos sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the dynamics at play in the Congo and emphasizes the contrasts between the natural beauty of the environment and the challenges faced by those who navigate it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kloos, A. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Langs den Congo tot Brazzaville De Aarde en haar Volken, 1906 |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14121 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14121-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 500 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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