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The Ponds of Kalambayi
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As a Peace Corp volunteer, Mr. Tidwell spent two years in the grasslands of south central Zaire trying to teach the benefits of fish farming in some of the poorest villages on the continent. His task was not easy. One villager was convinced that fish would stock the ponds naturally, since they come to earth in raindrops. Others suspected that the ponds... »
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East Along the Equator: A Journey up the Congo and into Zaire (Traveler / Atlantic Monthly Press)
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Zaire isn't easy to get through, but the author certainly gave it her all making the trek. As a travel piece, I'd give it five stars. However, I'm deducting a couple of points for the politics. I disagree strongly with the author's conclusions/assessments. She and her partner shouldn't have been so surprised by their "arrest" just before leaving; while... »
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The Wild Highway
These self styled "language bandits," seem to have forgotten the beat movement ended 30 years ago. Having been desesitized and left bored by their pos... »
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Congo kitabu (A Fawcett Crest book)
I had the pleasure of knowing Jean Pierre in his shop in Santa Monica in the 90s. I heard his stories about being captured by Zairean rebels, being rescue... »
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