The Truth About the Congo

About this film

LibriVox recording of The Truth About the Congo by Frederick Starr. Read in English by Mario Pineda. After traveling extensively through Mexico and other countries, Starr spent a year in Congo during the peak of European colonization. He candidly shares his experiences and observations, exploring the culture, customs, and struggles of the natives. Through experience and inquisitive explorations, he pinpoints personal encounters and narratives, addressing issues such as cruelty and the complexities of colonial Africa. Please note that the “n-word” is present in several sections. - Summary by Mario Pineda For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit librivox.org . M4B Audiobook (104MB)

Directors & creators

Frederick Starr

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;culture; ethnology; congo; african natives

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