The Lure of Africa
Author | : Cornelius Howard Patton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1917 |
Genre | : Missions |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Cornelius Howard Patton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1917 |
Genre | : Missions |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Cornelius H. Patton |
Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2015-06-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781330362532 |
Excerpt from The Lure of Africa The Lure of Africa was written by Cornelius H. Patton in 1917. This is a 253 page book, containing 52273 words and 22 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author | : Cornelius Howard Patton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1920 |
Genre | : Missions |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Cornelius Patton |
Publisher | : Cosimo, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2006-06-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 159605106X |
The rapidity of the Mohammedan movement in its sweep westward is highly significant. A succession of conquerors came to the front-their names need not bother us-and by 668 what is now Tripoli was a Moslem state. Algeria went down with little resistance and the Arab hordes swept onward to the Pillars of Hercules. The story is told that Akba, who raided Morocco, rode his horse far out into the surf and cried, "Great God, if I were not stopped by this raging sea, I would go to the nations of the west, preaching the unity of they name and putting to the sword those who would not submit."-from Chapter II: "Strongholds of Mohammedanism"When missionary Cornelius Patton returned to Boston from an extended trip to Africa just before World War I, his friends and colleagues assumed he would write a book about his trip. "That," Patton assures us in the "Personal Word" that opens The Lure of Africa, "is exactly what I shall not do." Fortunately, Patton's friends and colleagues prevailed, and in 1917, he published this account of his journey, a lyrical and introspective work that hints at the conflicts this white man abroad on the Dark Continent may have felt. For 21st-century readers, it is a fascinating and unexpected look at a man who found Africa "horribly heathenish but mighty interesting" but nevertheless sought to mold this exotic land into something comfortable and familiar.OF INTEREST TO: students of the history of Christianity in Africa, armchair travelersAUTHOR BIO: American writer CORNELIUS HOWARD PATTON (1860-1939) is also the author of Business of Missions (1924), Eight O'Clock Chapel (1927), and God's Word (1931).
Author | : Edward H. McKinley |
Publisher | : Bobbs-Merrill Company |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
"A totally engrossing and brilliantly researched examination of Africa as Americans saw it at what my have been its most crucial stage of development. Even though outward signs indicated neither resentment nor truculence but almost total passivity, during the years from 1919 to 1939 Africa was in fact invisibly poised on the brink of independence." -- From publisher's statement on jacket flap.
Author | : Martin Meredith |
Publisher | : Public Affairs |
Total Pages | : 770 |
Release | : 2014-10-14 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1610394593 |
Africa has been coveted for its riches ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew fortune-seekers, merchant-adventurers, and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil, diamonds, and other valuable minerals. Land was another prize. The Romans relied on their colonies in northern Africa for vital grain shipments to feed the population of Rome. Arab invaders followed in their wake, eventually colonizing the entire region. More recently, foreign corporations have acquired huge tracts of land to secure food supplies needed abroad, just as the Romans did. In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the enduring quest for gold and other riches; the exploits of explorers and missionaries; and the impact of European colonization. He examines, too, the fate of modern African states and concludes with a glimpse of their future. His cast of characters includes religious leaders, mining magnates, warlords, dictators, and many other legendary figures—among them Mansa Musa, ruler of the medieval Mali empire, said to be the richest man the world has ever known. “I speak of Africa,” Shakespeare wrote, “and of golden joys.” This is history on an epic scale.
Author | : J.P. Fonté |
Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2004-03-30 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1462842208 |
To escape the brutality of Idi Amins reign of terror, two African families are forced to leave their beloved tea plantation, Rose Inish. Torn from their home and each other, they travel to distant lands in search of a better future. Spanning three continents, The Lure of the Lion is an intriguing two-generational tale of devastation, hope, and never-ending love. It presents both the beauty and horrors of Africa, while never losing sight of its magnificent wildlife. Reviews: "A vibrant. original saga of romance and deception . . . Like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichies Half of a Yellow Sun . . . Fonts tale finds its strongest voice in its historical context." - Kirkus Discoveries ". . . [R]eaders looking for an entertaining saga, embedded in history, will find much to like about The Lure of the Lion." - ForeWord Clarion Review
Author | : Edward H. McKinley |
Publisher | : Bobbs-Merrill Company |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
"A totally engrossing and brilliantly researched examination of Africa as Americans saw it at what my have been its most crucial stage of development. Even though outward signs indicated neither resentment nor truculence but almost total passivity, during the years from 1919 to 1939 Africa was in fact invisibly poised on the brink of independence." -- From publisher's statement on jacket flap.
Author | : Josephine Hope Westervelt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1921 |
Genre | : Africa |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Paul Marketos |
Publisher | : Minerva Press (UK) |
Total Pages | : 382 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : |
The Malachite of the title is the dazzling green of the of the central African jungle so brilliantly described in this seven month journey. But green also describes the group of five young people who share a huge Bedford truck in their arduous trek from Cape Town to the Sahara and England. It's a deeply rewarding journey, however, for both reader and author. His powers of description will challenge anyone to resist the lure of Africa's wildlife and majestic scenery.