Among Congo Cannibals is a non-fiction book written by John H. Weeks, originally published in 1913. The book is an account of the author's experiences, impressions, and adventures during his thirty-year stay amongst the Boloki and other Congo tribes. The book provides a vivid and detailed description of the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Congo tribes, including their belief systems, social organization, and political structures. The author also delves into the practices of cannibalism, which was still prevalent ...
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Among Congo Cannibals is a non-fiction book written by John H. Weeks, originally published in 1913. The book is an account of the author's experiences, impressions, and adventures during his thirty-year stay amongst the Boloki and other Congo tribes. The book provides a vivid and detailed description of the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Congo tribes, including their belief systems, social organization, and political structures. The author also delves into the practices of cannibalism, which was still prevalent amongst some of the tribes during his stay. Weeks recounts his interactions with the various tribes, including his friendships and alliances with tribal leaders, as well as his struggles and conflicts with others. He also describes his travels throughout the Congo, including his encounters with wild animals and his experiences with the local flora and fauna. Overall, Among Congo Cannibals is a fascinating and insightful account of life amongst the Congo tribes during the early 20th century. It provides a unique perspective on a culture and way of life that is vastly different from Western civilization, and offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of living amongst a foreign and unfamiliar people.With A Description Of Their Curious Habits, Customs, Religion, And Laws.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.
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