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Life on the Congo
September 13, 1888 issue

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This article focuses on the book "Life on the Congo," by W. Holman Bentley. Bentley is of the Baptist Mission. His book is not descriptive, but relates mainly to the habits, customs, and beliefs of the natives. He appears to be a careful observer and has collected many interesting facts. Incidentally, he writes more favorably of the climate than most travellers to this region, having been on the Congo two years and a half before he was attacked by fever. The author describes two curious customs prevailing among them.

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LIFE on the Congo (Book); BENTLEY, W. Holman; MISSIONS; RELIGION; BOOKS; CONGO (Democratic Republic)
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