The Truth About the Congo: The Chicago Tribune Articles by Frederick Starr
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| Author | Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933 |
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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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Belgium -- Colonies -- Africa -- Administration |
| Subject | Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Politics and government -- 1885-1908 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50567 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 185 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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