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  • Congo Life and Folklore

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by John H. Weeks ...
    A brass rod from an English factory becomes the unlikely witness to Congo life, carrying the reader from shipboard labor and cargo handling at Banana to the perilous climb upriver through whirlpools, trading posts, and the feared Devil's Cauldron. Through this lively, sharply observed voice, the book exposes the harsh machinery of commerce, the labor of the Kroo boys, the brutal authority of ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Congo life and folklore

    by John H. Weeks ...
    "Congo Life and Folklore" by John H. Weeks is a captivating exploration of the rich cultural tapestry of the Congo region. Through vivid storytelling and detailed observations, Weeks delves into the daily lives, traditions, and beliefs of the Congolese people. The book serves as a window into the vibrant customs, rituals, and social structures that define the community, offering readers a profound ... Read more

    $0.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Among Congo cannibals

    by John H. Weeks ...
    "Among Congo Cannibals" by John H. Weeks is a captivating exploration of the author's experiences in the heart of Africa. Weeks, an adventurous anthropologist, immerses himself in the culture and daily lives of the indigenous tribes of the Congo. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, he sheds light on their customs, beliefs, and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. ... Read more

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  • A Manual or an Easy Method of Managing Bees

    by John H. Weeks ...
    "A Manual or an Easy Method of Managing Bees" by John H. Weeks is a comprehensive guide that delves into the art and science of beekeeping. The book offers practical advice for both novice and experienced beekeepers, covering essential topics such as hive management, bee behavior, and honey production. Weeks emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural instincts of bees, providing ... Read more

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  • Among the Primitive Bakongo: a record of thirty years' close intercourse with the Bakongo

    and other tribes of equatorial Africa, with a description of ... habits, customs & religious beliefs

    by John H Weeks ...
    Among the Primitive Bakongo by John H. Weeks offers a vivid and insightful account of life among the Bakongo people of Central Africa, based on the author's extensive firsthand experiences as a missionary and ethnographer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Weeks provides a detailed exploration of Bakongo culture, traditions, and social structures, capturing the essence of their daily lives ... Read more

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  • Congo life and folklore

    Enriched edition. Dive into the rich Congo culture with captivating folklore tales and tribal customs

    In "Congo Life and Folklore," John H. Weeks presents a rich tapestry of the cultural and social dynamics of the Congo region, weaving together captivating anecdotes and insightful observations. The text is characterized by its meticulous ethnographic detail and accessible prose, marked by a vivid descriptive style that brings to life the customs, rituals, and narratives of the Congolese people. ... Read more

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  • The Adventures Of An Elephant Hunter With Illustrations

    Originally published 1912. A detailed and exciting record of sixteen years spent hunting African elephants and other big game. During ten of these years the author shot 447 bull elephants - a world record. Many of the earliest hunting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works ... Read more

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  • Orchids, Illustrated

    by W A Stiles ...
    A brief overview of Orchids as they were collected and grown in the late 19th century. ... Read more

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  • Big Game Shooting in South Africa Fifty Years Ago

    A thrilling personal account of a hunting trip on the vast plains of South Africa. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • First Lessons in Beekeeping

    by C. P. Dadant ...
    This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, with information on starting a hive, hive management, swarming, harvesting honey, seasonal preparations, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this timeless volume is highly recommended for the modern beekeeper, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents ... Read more

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  • A Beekeeper's Guide to Rearing Queen Bees - A Collection of Articles on Breeding, Laying, Cells and Other Aspects of Queen Rearing

    This fantastic book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of bee keeping, focusing mainly on queens and how to rear, introduce, and breed them. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated with helpful diagrams, these carefully-selected articles will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in bee keeping and related subjects. Contents Include ... Read more

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  • Travels in West Africa

    Abridged Edition - Congo Francais, Corisco and Cameroons

    by Mary Kingsley ...
    Supported by a family inheritance that gave her £500 a year, Mary Henrietta Kingsley traveled to Africa to complete the book her father had started. The subject was the culture of Africa and Kingsley stayed with local people while she learned to survive in the African jungles, studied cannibal tribes, discovered new species of fish, and climbed Mount Cameroon by a route untouched by any European ... Read more

    $4.99 USD