Fruit From the Jungle

This book describes the experiences of M.D. Wood, a medical missionary who served in the Congo Free State (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) in the early 20th century. Wood provides a vivid account of the challenges and rewards of providing medical care to remote communities, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the customs and traditions of the local people. Originally published in 1912, this book provides a unique perspective on the history of medical missions in Africa.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 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.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.