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LoC No.: 07020882
Title: The Truth About the Congo: The Chicago Tribune Articles
Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933
EBook No.: 50567
Published: Nov 28, 2015
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel
Subject: Belgium -- Colonies -- Africa -- Administration
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Politics and government -- 1885-1908
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07020882
Title: The Truth About the Congo: The Chicago Tribune Articles
Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer and the online
Project Gutenberg team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
with images provided by The
Internet Archives-US
Summary: "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.)
Author: Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933
EBook No.: 50567
Published: Nov 28, 2015
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel
Subject: Belgium -- Colonies -- Africa -- Administration
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Politics and government -- 1885-1908
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.