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It is 1898 in Bulawayo, Rhodesia, and the Langbourne brothers’ business is maturing, and so are the boys. Morris decides the time is right for them to expand the business into Europe, and he leaves his younger siblings to grow the African operation while he returns to his homeland in Ireland. But Africa works in her mysterious ways; good plans are always put to the test, and this is no exception for the Langbourne brothers.

The birth of jazz wasn't just a musical evolution; it was a revolution born from the struggles and triumphs of a community. In "Jazz," R. P. Jones delves into the rich tapestry of sounds that emerged as African rhythms collided with European melodies, crafting a genre that would forever change the landscape of music. This audiobook takes you on a captivating journey through the late 19th century, revealing how societal forces—religious, economic, and artistic—shaped this vibrant art form. Explore the pivotal moments that influenced jazz's development, from the underground clubs of New ...

An examination of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and subsequent texts, written for the general public at the turn of the twentieth century, "[...] to dwell on the various significant facts that have been discovered since Darwin's time, and to offer certain lines of evidence never before presented in this connection and which seem to add much strength to the general argument.[...]" (Preface) - Summary by Kathleen Nelson