The jungle folk of Africa by Robert H. Milligan
"The Jungle Folk of Africa" by Robert H. Milligan is a memoir of personal experiences written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and culture of African tribes, particularly focusing on the author's observations during his seven years as a missionary in West Africa. Milligan aims to portray the human side of the African people, highlighting their joys, struggles, and daily lives, as well as critique the misconceptions heldby outsiders. The opening of the memoir sets the scene for Milligan’s departure to Africa, reflecting on the misconceptions surrounding missionary work and the romanticized views of danger and adventure. He shares anecdotes from when he prepared for his journey and reveals the practical realities of travel in Africa, including the challenges of shipboard life and the astringent circumstances faced by travelers along the West African coast. Through his candid reflections and humorous observations, Milligan's intent to depict the African people as relatable and complex individuals rather than mere subjects of pity or fascination begins to emerge, laying the groundwork for deeper explorations of their culture and beliefs throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Milligan, Robert H. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08025385 |
| Title | The jungle folk of Africa |
| Original Publication | New York: Fleming H. Revell company, 1908. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Africa, West -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Missions -- Africa |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71970 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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