In this gripping and eye-opening work of historical nonfiction, H Sutton Smith tells the story of the Protestant mission at Stanley Falls in the Upper Congo, one of the most remote and challenging outposts of the Christian mission movement. Through firsthand accounts and detailed research, he explores the struggles and triumphs of the missionaries who risked their lives to bring the Gospel to the people of Central Africa. This book is a testament to the courage, faith, and enduring spirit of the human beings who shaped the course of African history.

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