Project Gutenberg 2023-01-09 Public domain in the USA. 265 Harris, John H. (John Hobbis) 1874 1940 Harris, John Hobbis, Sir Harris, Sir John Hobbis Cromer, Evelyn Baring, Earl of 1841 1917 Baring, Evelyn Cromer, Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Dawn in darkest Africa $aUnited Kingdom :$bSmith, Elder & Co.,$c1912. Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Dawn in Darkest Africa" by John H. Harris is a travel narrative and account of personal experiences in Central Africa, likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the lives of various African tribes and addresses important cultural, social, and economic issues surrounding the colonial encounters in the region. Harris, who has deep-rooted experience in missionary work and previous commercial positions, aims to shed light on the complexities of African life while advocating for humanitarian reforms. The opening portion introduces the reader to Harris’s perspective on the African "porter," which is a crucial figure in the region’s transport and economy. Describing the harsh realities of the African carrier’s duty, he emphasizes their resilience and essential role in facilitating commerce and movement across challenging terrains. Through Harris's vivid descriptions, readers gain an appreciation for the struggles these laborers face and the intrinsic value they hold within the dynamics of both local and colonial economies. The author also hints at broader themes of civilization, exploitation, and the dichotomy between native customs and European influence, suggesting a critical examination of both the burdens and strengths embedded in the cultural fabric of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/dawnindarkestafr00harr 20200908040627harris 1912 gb Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Africa, West -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Africa, West Slavery -- Africa, West Africa, West DT Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 640799 2025-07-27T13:05:09.536131 text/html 607621 2024-10-19T03:29:20 text/html 5599117 2025-07-27T13:05:22.759013 application/epub+zip 5595603 2025-07-27T13:05:12.668187 application/epub+zip 500762 2025-07-27T13:05:10.819033 application/epub+zip 6349570 2025-07-27T13:05:29.059026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6291223 2025-07-27T13:05:21.049948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 544985 2025-07-27T13:05:08.117024 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 524979 2024-10-19T03:29:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17916 2025-07-27T13:05:29.355916 application/rdf+xml 12754 2025-07-27T13:05:11.210999 image/jpeg 1793 2025-07-27T13:05:11.015993 image/jpeg 5898880 2025-07-27T13:05:09.759143 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia