Publisher's Synopsis
Life Among The Pygmies Of The Ituri Forest, Congo Free State (1905) is a book written by James Jonathan Harrison, detailing his experiences living among the Pygmy people in the Ituri Forest of the Congo Free State. The book provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives, customs, and beliefs of the Pygmies, who were largely unknown to the outside world at the time of Harrison's visit. Harrison's account is both informative and engaging, as he describes his interactions with the Pygmies and the challenges he faced in adapting to their way of life. He covers a wide range of topics, including their hunting and gathering practices, their social structure and family life, their spiritual beliefs and rituals, and their relationship with the natural world. Throughout the book, Harrison demonstrates a deep respect and admiration for the Pygmies, whom he describes as a peaceful and harmonious people. He also highlights the injustices they faced under colonial rule, including forced labor and exploitation by European companies. Overall, Life Among The Pygmies Of The Ituri Forest, Congo Free State (1905) provides a fascinating and insightful account of a little-known culture, and offers a valuable historical perspective on the impact of colonialism on indigenous communities.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.
