Congo Recollections Edited Notes by Mrs Grattan (5 results)

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rare glimpse into life in Central Africa through the firsthand accounts of missionaries in the late 19th century. It captures their struggles, triumphs, and encounters with the native Congolese people. The author, a former missionary, weaves together these vivid recollections to paint a detailed picture of a pivotal time as missionaries brought the Christian gospel to Congo for the first time. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex dynamics of cultural exchange and religious beliefs, shedding light on how people on both sides of this encounter grappled with the very nature of faith, superstition, and human connection. Ultimately, it explores the profound impact that these encounters had on both the missionaries and the communities they sought to convert, revealing the transformative possibilities and challenges that arise when different worlds collide. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1890 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. Pages: 131 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: 131.