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Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa (engraving)
1062242 Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa. Illustration for The Graphic, 24 January 1891.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22634468
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Belonging Businessmen Carriers Directors Glasgow Interrupted Lake Tanganyika Largs London Missionary Society Machine Mail Manager Mandala Merchant Navy Naval School Service Steamers Stern Ujiji Zanzibar Central Africa Christinaity Lake Nyasa Shire River Wheelers
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This engraving from the 19th century titled "Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa" offers a glimpse into the intricate relationship between religion and trade during that era. The image showcases a bustling scene at the southern end of Central Africa, where carriers transport goods while ships navigate the waters. A group of businessmen, including Mr. William Stevenson, Professor H. Drummond, Mr. John Stephen, Mr. Alexander L. Bruce, and Mr. James Stevenson are depicted alongside stern-looking figures aboard a Portuguese gunboat. The focal point of this print is undoubtedly Lake Nyasa and the Shire River, which served as crucial trade routes in Central Africa at that time. Here we witness an interruption in mail service as tribal messengers deliver letters to naval personnel on board steamers like the Good News. Notably present are representatives from various organizations such as the African Lakes Company Limited, London Missionary Society, Merchant Navy, and Glasgow-based Messers Moir who played significant roles in shaping commerce and Christianity across Africa. While guns symbolize conflict and war within this engraving's narrative context - particularly with mentions of Lake Tanganyika - it is essential to acknowledge how these interactions influenced both African societies and European perceptions of them. Overall, this historical artwork provides us with a visual window into an era when religion intertwined with commercial endeavors in Central Africa—a complex tapestry woven by individuals driven by exploration, faith-driven missions for conversion or enlightenment—and their impact on local communities remains subject to interpretation even today.
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