Wallace, Edgar
Sanders of the River
- ISBN 13:
- 9781523382866
- author:
- Wallace, Edgar
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 110
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Commissioner Sanders had spent years learning about the diverse cultures of West Central Africa. His acquaintance with various tribes, including the Basuto and Zulu, had prepared him for his later encounters with other groups such as the Angola folk and the Congo people. As he traveled northwards, he developed a nuanced understanding of the differences between these races, which went beyond physical characteristics. Sanders believed that all natives could be trusted up to a certain point, but there were notable exceptions. He had encountered individuals who wore European clothing and spoke English, yet still maintained their cultural identity. These encounters had taught him valuable lessons about the complexities of human nature. This book is an account of Commissioner Sanders' experiences in West Central Africa, offering insight into his observations on the region's diverse cultures.