41 mins | YOUNG ADULT NONFictionThe book explores the potential of Africa in contributing to the elevation of its inhabitants and the welfare of the world. It discusses the advancements in commerce, capital, science, philanthropy, and religion that are helping to penetrate the mysterious land and shed light on its gloomiest portions. The book also covers the governmental developments, such as France's plans to absorb Tunis and Tripoli and unite Algeria with its Senegal possessions. It highlights the construction of railroads and telegraph lines, as well as the proposed loan for the formation of villages and the introduction ...
The book explores the potential of Africa in contributing to the elevation of its inhabitants and the welfare of the world. It discusses the advancements in commerce, capital, science, philanthropy, and religion that are helping to penetrate the mysterious land and shed light on its gloomiest portions. The book also covers the governmental developments, such as France's plans to absorb Tunis and Tripoli and unite Algeria with its Senegal possessions. It highlights the construction of railroads and telegraph lines, as well as the proposed loan for the formation of villages and the introduction of colonists into Algeria. The book also mentions the successful survey for a railroad between Saint Louis and Timbuctoo and the exploration of the country from the bend of the Niger to Lake Tchad. It concludes with Portugal's efforts to care for its African domain by organizing colonization in Angola.
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| 1. | Chapter 1 |
40 mins 32 secs |
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