1887 AFRICA Life on the Congo River Bentley Missionary
1887 AFRICA Life on the Congo River Bentley Missionaries Magic Charms Cannibals
Holman Bentley’s ‘Life on the Congo’ is a rare 19th-century account on the history of the Congo in Central Africa. This work describes the origins and English discovery of the Congo, the geography and topography, and details on customs and culture. However, the focus of this work is on the religious history in Congo including missions in the Congo and along the Congo River, Freemasonry, cannibalism of the locals, and beliefs in charms and magic.
Item number: #6354
Price: $250
BENTLEY, W Holman
Life on the Congo
London : Religious Tract Society, 1887. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
126, [3]
Language: English
Binding: Cloth; tight and secure
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (18.5cm x 12.5cm)
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1887 AFRICA Life on the Congo River Bentley Missionaries Magic Charms Cannibals
Holman Bentley’s ‘Life on the Congo’ is a rare 19th-century account on the history of the Congo in Central Africa. This work describes the origins and English discovery of the Congo, the geography and topography, and details on customs and culture. However, the focus of this work is on the religious history in Congo including missions in the Congo and along the Congo River, Freemasonry, cannibalism of the locals, and beliefs in charms and magic.
Item number: #6354
Price: $250
BENTLEY, W Holman
Life on the Congo
London : Religious Tract Society, 1887. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
126, [3]
Language: English
Binding: Cloth; tight and secure
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (18.5cm x 12.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
6354
Condition Report: Excellent.