William Sheppard

Congo's African American Livingstone

By: William E. Phipps

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Paperback | 1 January 2002

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This comprehensive biography of William Sheppard, the first African American Presbyterian missionary, presents the remarkable story of how an African American born in the South during the era of slavery emerged as one of the most distinguished Presbyterian leaders in American history. The book chronicles Sheppard's journey to the Congo, details his efforts to challenge human rights violations, and describes his impact on the areas of religion, human rights, education, and art.

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Non-Fiction Religion & Beliefs Christianity Christian Institutions & Organisations Christian Mission & Evangelism Biographies & True Stories Biographies Religious & Spiritual Biographies History Regional & National History African History Society & Culture

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Significant Dates for William Sheppard	p. ix
Map	p. x
Foreword	p. xi
Preparation	p. 1
Southern Education
Journey to the Congo
Leopold and the Congo
Beginnings in Africa	p. 28
Up the River
Settling at Luebo
The Kuba People	p. 68
Into the Forbidden Kingdom
Art and Culture
Mission Developments	p. 95
Joined by Women
The Ibanche Station
Atrocities Protest	p. 132
Ivory and Rubber
Slavers and Cannibals
Vindication at Last
After Leaving the Congo	p. 176
Probation by Presbyterians
Church Work in America
Abiding Influences	p. 190
Diverse Legacies
The Congo Livingstone
Notes	p. 217
Bibliography	p. 239
Index	p. 245
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Congo's African American Livingstone

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