Samba: A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo by Herbert Strang

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Author Strang, Herbert
Illustrator Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936
Title Samba: A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Samba: A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo" by Herbert Strang is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on Samba, an eleven-year-old boy from the village of Banonga, as he experiences the harrowing impacts of colonial exploitation in the Congo Free State, primarily driven by the rubber trade. The opening chapters introduce Samba's idyllic life, his loving family, and the abrupt darkness cast by the arrival of the white man. The opening of the story paints a vibrant picture of Samba's life in his remote village, full of lush landscapes and joyful community interactions. However, this serene world is shattered when the agents of Bula Matadi come to collect rubber, leading to a brutal massacre of the villagers, including Samba's grandfather. As the boy flees into the forest to escape the violence, he becomes separated from his family and struggles for survival. Eventually, he encounters a group of white men, who seem to offer a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, although the threat of danger remains ever-present as they navigate the treacherous realities of white colonial rule in the Congo. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Forced labor -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indigenous peoples -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Black people -- Africa -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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