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Congo kaleidoscope / by Alice Cobble Henry.
Author
Henry, Alice Cobble
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English
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[Penney Farms, Fla.?] : [A.C. Henry?], 1997.
Description
vi, 250 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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BV3625.C6 H4 1997
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Missions
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Congo (Democratic Republic)
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Congo (Democratic Republic)
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Social life and customs
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Congo (Democratic Republic)
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Description and travel
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Equateur (Congo : Province)
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Disciples of Christ
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Missions
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Congo (Democratic Republic).
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Henry, Alice Cobble
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Cobble, Robin Reo
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Summary note
Tells of an American couple who went to the Congo as missionaries in the early 1930s and stayed until the mid-1950s.
Contents
The Great Depression
How to solve difficult situations
What's worth doing once is worth doing twice
Trips on rivers : mother's diary
My husband has two wives
Thanksgiving
Baptismal scenes
Curses and cannibals
First white woman in village
Words speak louder than actions
Wisdom of Africans
New tasks, new challenges
Reactions to circumstances
Babies and exotic foods
Challenges of Nsamba
Dedication of teachers
Be prepared for the unexpected
Furlough, adjustments, return
Some problems Africans faced
Superstitions
Wives : sources of difficulties
Spice of life : Congo fashion
Therapy of trips
Death of children
Effects of World War II
Dr. and Mrs. Henderson
African sermons : other events in church
Raising our children in Congo
Responsibilities of civlization
Unexpected trips ; Rabies
Our last furlough
Frustrations in assignment
Growth in character of Congo women
Changes in all aspects of life
Dilemmas for African Christians
New maternity ; Special trips
Last dugout canoe trip : death
Facing the future
Our faith and efforts justified.
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39108212
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