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LoC No.: 13018978
Title: Liberia: Description, History, Problems
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Harry Lamé and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Liberia: Description, History, Problems" by Frederick Starr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the landscape, governance, society, and issues faced by the Republic of Liberia, which represents one of the few nations in Africa controlled by black inhabitants during a period of colonial dominance. The book explores themes of independence, the complexities of African governance, and the ongoing struggles for economic and social progress. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by highlighting Liberia's unique position as a land of freedom for people of African descent escaping oppression in the United States. He reflects on the dichotomy between hopeful perspectives and prevalent criticisms of Liberia's governance, suggesting that its success or failure has implications for the entire African continent. The opening portion introduces references from other observers, such as Delafosse, who express concern about Liberia's socio-economic conditions while also acknowledging the potential for growth and improvement. Through this framework, Starr aims to provide a balanced examination of the republic, celebrating its achievements while earnestly addressing its challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933
EBook No.: 54542
Published: Apr 12, 2017
Downloads: 346
Language: English
Subject: Liberia
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13018978
Title: Liberia: Description, History, Problems
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Harry Lamé and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Liberia: Description, History, Problems" by Frederick Starr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the landscape, governance, society, and issues faced by the Republic of Liberia, which represents one of the few nations in Africa controlled by black inhabitants during a period of colonial dominance. The book explores themes of independence, the complexities of African governance, and the ongoing struggles for economic and social progress. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by highlighting Liberia's unique position as a land of freedom for people of African descent escaping oppression in the United States. He reflects on the dichotomy between hopeful perspectives and prevalent criticisms of Liberia's governance, suggesting that its success or failure has implications for the entire African continent. The opening portion introduces references from other observers, such as Delafosse, who express concern about Liberia's socio-economic conditions while also acknowledging the potential for growth and improvement. Through this framework, Starr aims to provide a balanced examination of the republic, celebrating its achievements while earnestly addressing its challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933
EBook No.: 54542
Published: Apr 12, 2017
Downloads: 346
Language: English
Subject: Liberia
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.