Editore: Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 1330445376 ISBN 13: 9781330445372
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating account of an expedition undertaken by the author and his companions through the Congo's Kasai basin during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of European colonialism in Africa, the narrative chronicles their journey through lush, uncharted territories inhabited by a diverse array of indigenous tribes. The author meticulously documents their interactions with these communities, providing valuable insights into their customs, beliefs, and daily lives. The book delves into the heart of the equatorial forest, where the author encounters the enigmatic Bushongo people renowned for their intricate woodcarvings and intricate social structures. Through firsthand observations and extensive conversations with local informants, the author sheds light on practices such as ritual dances and the role of the king. Beyond the forest, the expedition ventured into the realm of the Batetela, known for their fierce reputation as warriors. The author provides a nuanced portrayal of their complex society and the challenges they faced amidst the encroachment of European influence. The narrative also explores the impact of the Kasai Company, a major commercial enterprise, on the lives of the local populations. Through its vivid descriptions, the book offers a glimpse into a world on the cusp of transformation. The author's keen eye for detail and his deep respect for the people he encountered make this account an invaluable contribution to the understanding of Central African history and the rich tapestry of its cultures. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330445376 ISBN 13: 9781330445372
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330445376 ISBN 13: 9781330445372
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Data di pubblicazione: 2023
Da: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condizione: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1911 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 482.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0266509207 ISBN 13: 9780266509202
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0266509207 ISBN 13: 9780266509202
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Mindfast Publishing Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1355589401 ISBN 13: 9781355589402
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Editore: LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2016
ISBN 10: 1355589401 ISBN 13: 9781355589402
Da: moluna, Greven, Germania
Gebunden. Condizione: New.
Editore: Nabu Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 1172535450 ISBN 13: 9781172535453
Da: dsmbooks, Liverpool, Regno Unito
paperback. Condizione: Like New. Like New. book.