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The Continent of the Future: Africa and Its Wonderful Development / Exploration, Gold Mining, Trade, Missions and Elevation

By William Coppinger
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A survey of Africa's late-19th-century transformation, arguing that commerce, capital, science, philanthropy, and religion are penetrating the continent and outlining European infrastructure and colonial projects—railways, telegraphs, settlements—alongside mining, trade, missions, and anti-slavery efforts. The narrative summarizes proposed and ongoing expeditions and surveying missions, reports on territorial ambitions and colonization schemes, and describes commercial opportunities, resource development, and missionary activity. It assesses exploration reports, geographical findings, and plans for transportation and communication links while addressing the slave trade's persistence and international responses. The tone is descriptive and promotional about development potential while cataloguing the era's plans and enterprises.

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William Coppinger

William Coppinger was an author known for his work on African exploration and development. His notable book, "The Continent of the Future: Africa and Its Wonderful Development / Exploration, Gold Mining, Trade, Missions and Elevation," reflects his interest in the economic and social progress of Africa during a time of significant change. Coppinger's writing provides insights into the continent's resources and potential, emphasizing themes of trade and missionary work. His contributions offer a perspective on the historical context of Africa's development and the European interest in its wealth.

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