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The Soul Of Central Africa

- A General Account Of The Mackie Ethnological Expedition (1922)

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""The Soul of Central Africa"" is a comprehensive account of the Mackie Ethnological Expedition, which took place in 1922. Written by John Roscoe, an experienced explorer and anthropologist, this book provides a detailed description of the expedition's journey through Central Africa, exploring the customs, beliefs, and lifestyles of the various tribes and communities they encountered along the way.Roscoe's writing is highly descriptive and evocative, providing readers with a vivid picture of the landscapes, people, and cultures of Central Africa. He covers a wide range of topics, including the history and traditions of the different tribes, their religious beliefs and practices, their social structures and customs, and their interactions with European colonizers.Throughout the book, Roscoe emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the cultures and traditions of the people they encountered, and he offers insights into the ways in which Western colonialism had impacted these communities. He also discusses the challenges and dangers faced by the expedition, including encounters with wildlife, disease, and hostile tribes.Overall, ""The Soul of Central Africa"" is a fascinating and informative account of a significant ethnological expedition, offering readers a unique insight into the cultures and traditions of Central Africa in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781120929457
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 462
  • Udgivet:
  • 29. januar 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 612 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 22. januar 2025
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025
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""The Soul of Central Africa"" is a comprehensive account of the Mackie Ethnological Expedition, which took place in 1922. Written by John Roscoe, an experienced explorer and anthropologist, this book provides a detailed description of the expedition's journey through Central Africa, exploring the customs, beliefs, and lifestyles of the various tribes and communities they encountered along the way.Roscoe's writing is highly descriptive and evocative, providing readers with a vivid picture of the landscapes, people, and cultures of Central Africa. He covers a wide range of topics, including the history and traditions of the different tribes, their religious beliefs and practices, their social structures and customs, and their interactions with European colonizers.Throughout the book, Roscoe emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the cultures and traditions of the people they encountered, and he offers insights into the ways in which Western colonialism had impacted these communities. He also discusses the challenges and dangers faced by the expedition, including encounters with wildlife, disease, and hostile tribes.Overall, ""The Soul of Central Africa"" is a fascinating and informative account of a significant ethnological expedition, offering readers a unique insight into the cultures and traditions of Central Africa in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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