A Report of the Kingdom of Congo and of the Surrounding Countries : Drawn Out of the Writings and Discourses of the Portuguese, Duarte Lopez, by Filip (Paperback)

Preface; Introduction; Part I: 1. Voyage from Lisbon to the kingdom of Congo; 2. Of the climate of the kingdom of Congo, and of the colour of its inhabitants; 3. Concerning the colour of the children of Portugeuse whose mothers are natives of Congo; 4. Of the circumference of the kingdom of Congo, its divisions, and boundaries; 5. Of the northern side of the kingdom of Congo and its boundaries; 6. Of the eastern boundaries of the kingdom of Congo; 7. Of the boundaries of the kingdom of Congo towards the south and west; 8. Of the extent of the kingdom of Congo in possession of the king at this day; 9. Of the province of Songo; 10. Of the third region, called Sundi; 11. Of the fourth province, called pango; 12. Of the fifth region, called Batta; 13. Of the sixth and last country, called Pemba; Part II: 1. Of the sire of the royal city of the kingdom of Congo; 2. Of the origins of Christianity in Congo; 3. Death of King Dom Joao, first Christian king; 4. Death of King Dom Alfonso, and succession of Dom Pedro; 5. Incursions of people called Jagas into the kingdom of Congo; 6. The king of Portugal sends aid and an ambassador to the king of Congo; 7. Of the court of the king of Congo; 8. Of the countries beyond the kingdom of Congo; 9. Of the kingdom of Sofala; 10. Of the rest of the sea-coast as far as the Red Sea; Notes.