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16 totalANGOLA AND THE RIVER CONGO.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I.COUNTRY FROM AMBRIZ TO LOANDA—MOSSULO—LIBONGO—BITUMEN—RIVER DANDE—RIVER BENGO—QUIFANDONGO.
CHAPTER II.CITY OF LOANDA—NATIVES—SLAVERY—CONVICTS—THEATRE AND MORALS.
CHAPTER III.DIVISION OF ANGOLA—WRETCHED PAY OF OFFICIALS—ABUSES BY AUTHORITIES—EVILS OF HIGH IMPORT DUTIES—SILVER MINES OF CAMBAMBE—JOURNEY TO CAMBAMBE—EXPLORATION—VOLCANIC ROCKS—HORNBILL—THE PLANTAIN-EATER—HYENAS.
CHAPTER IV.PROVINCE OF CAZENGO—GOLUNGO ALTO—GOLD—WILD COFFEE—IRON SMELTING—FORMER MISSIONARIES—CUSTOMS—NATIVES—PRODUCTIONS.
CHAPTER V.RIVER QUANZA—CALUMBO—BRUTO—MUXIMA—MASSANGANO—DONDO—FALLS OF CAMBAMBE—DANCES—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS—QUISSAMA—LIBOLLO.
CHAPTER VI.COUNTRY SOUTH OF THE RIVER QUANZA—CASSANZA—NOVO REDONDO—CELIS—CANNIBALS—LIONS—HOT SPRINGS—BEES—EGITO—SCORPIONS—RIVER ANHA—CATUMBELLA.
CHAPTER VII.TOWN OF BENGUELLA—SLAVE-TRADE—MUNDOMBES—CUSTOMS—COPPER—HYENAS—MONKEYS—COPPER DEPOSIT—GYPSUM—HORNBILLS—BIRDS—FISH—LIONS.
CHAPTER VIII.COUNTRY BETWEEN BENGUELLA AND MOSSAMEDES—MOSSAMEDES—CURIOUS DEPOSITS OF WATER—HYENAS—WELWITSCHIA MIRABILIS—MIRAGE.
Description
A vivid 19th‑century travelogue takes listeners on a journey across the coastal belt of Angola, beginning at the remote outpost of Ambriz and winding toward the bustling capital of Loanda. Along the way the author records encounters with the Mossulo people, whose resistance to Portuguese authority frames the early chapters, and describes the rugged terrain, river valleys and the precarious balance between colonial ambition and local autonomy.
The narrative expands to cover the daily rhythms of Angolan towns—markets, theatres, and the lingering shadows of slavery—while also delving into the region’s natural riches. Readers hear about silver mines at Cambambe, volcanic rocks, exotic birds, and the strange flora that clings to the desert‑like plains. Interwoven with detailed observations of customs, cuisine, health practices and folk remedies, the book paints a richly illustrated portrait of a land at the crossroads of tradition and European influence.
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Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (378K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., 1875.
Credits
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)
Release date
2022-05-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Joachim John Monteiro
1833–1878
Best known for his vivid 1875 travel book about Angola and the Congo, this 19th-century engineer-naturalist turned years of fieldwork into a detailed record of the region’s landscapes, wildlife, and colonial trade. His writing still stands out for its firsthand energy and range.
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