Life Among The Pygmies Of The Ituri Forest, Congo Free State (1905)

By James Jonathan Harrison

Book Overview

Life Among The Pygmies Of The Ituri Forest, Congo Free State (1905) is a non-fiction book written by James Jonathan Harrison, an American missionary who lived among the Pygmy tribes of the Ituri Forest in the Congo Free State during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Harrison's experiences and observations during his time living among the Pygmies, including their customs, beliefs, and way of life. Harrison also discusses the challenges he faced as a missionary, including the language barrier and the difficulty of gaining the trust of the Pygmy people. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a little-known culture and a time period in African history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, African history, or the lives of indigenous peoples.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165520044
• ISBN13: 9781165520046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"