Tag Archives: Africa

Book Review: The Origins Of American Slavery

Posted on August 2, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Origins Of American Slavery:  Freedom And Bondage In The English Colonies, by Betty Wood Not everyone may read a lot and write a lot about slavery [1], but for those of us who do, and especially for those of … Continue reading →

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One Person, One Vote, One Time

Posted on June 30, 2016 by nathanalbright

In the early American republic, there was a great deal of turnover in most political offices.  Presidents, by tradition, only served two terms in honor of the example of George Washington.  Many districts, like Abraham Lincoln’s congressional district, featured far … Continue reading →

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A Bible Of Their Own

Posted on June 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

Some time ago I received a post about a project that I found highly intriguing, and one that made me feel as did the Apostles Peter and John all those years ago when they had to admit that while they … Continue reading →

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Islands In The Stream, Or, Caminemos Pisando Las Sendas De Nuestra Inmensa Felicidad

Posted on May 3, 2016 by nathanalbright

In the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia, two African swimmers, both from Equatorial Guinea, gained significant notoriety for their record slow times in swimming. Eric Moussambani, nicknamed “Eric The Eel” and Paula Barila Bolopa, nicknamed “Paula the Crawler” had … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sketches Of The East Africa Campaign

Posted on December 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

Sketches Of The East Africa Campaign, by Robert Valentine Dolbey This book is an extraordinary volume, written by a British medical officer of an observant nature as letters home from serving as a medical doctor in advanced hospital stations far … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Daring Heart Of David Livingstone

Posted on September 19, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Daring Heart Of David Livingstone: Exile, African Slavery, And The Publicity Stunt That Saved Millions, by Jay Milbrandt [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers” in exchange for an honest review.] I must admit … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Secret Place Of The Most High For Women

Posted on March 26, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Secret Place Of The Most High For Women, by Busola Jegede [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Author’s Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review.] This book is fascinating for a variety of reasons. For … Continue reading →

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Today In History: On July 26, 1847, Liberia Declared Independence

Posted on July 26, 2013 by nathanalbright

In the United States in the 1800’s, it was largely impossible in the South, and in many parts of the North, for someone to desire or move to end slavery without some kind of public ritualistic demand to remove the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Congo Dawn

Posted on January 26, 2013 by nathanalbright

Congo Dawn, by Jeanette Windle The daughter of missionaries, and an accomplished novelist of what could best be termed Christian action-adventure novels, Jeanette Windle has shone light on a mysterious part of the world that has attracted novelists like Joseph … Continue reading →

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Hearts Of Darkness

Posted on January 22, 2013 by nathanalbright

One of the greatest challenges to both idealism and optimism when it comes to global affairs is the fact that dealing with nations requires dealing with a government of some kind (unless you prefer dealing with situations like Somalia, and … Continue reading →

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