Rock-Breakers: Kingdom Building In Kongo Land (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437091359)

Rock-Breakers: Kingdom Building In Kongo Land is a historical book written by Peter Hugh James Lerrigo in 1922. The book describes the author's experiences as a missionary in the Kongo region of Africa during the early 20th century. Lerrigo details the challenges he faced in trying to establish a Christian mission in a region that was resistant to outside influence. He also discusses the political and social dynamics of the Kongo region, including the conflicts between different tribes and the impact of European colonization. The title of the book, Rock-Breakers, refers to the local laborers who were hired to break up rocks for use in building projects. Through his interactions with these workers and other locals, Lerrigo provides insights into the daily life and culture of the Kongo people. Overall, Rock-Breakers provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known corner of African history and the efforts of early Christian missionaries to spread their faith in the face of significant obstacles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Peter Hugh James Lerrigo
ISBN-10: 1437091350
ISBN-13: 9781437091359
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d