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Africa. European doctors examining a native attacked by slee
HISTORY OF AFRICA. Doctors in an expedition of European explorers, examining the native blood attacked by sleeping sickness. Engraving by Thiriat. 1903. Colored
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Colonialism Congo Disease Explorer Forest Heal Healing Jungle Natives Parasitic Scientific Sickness Lethargy
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This evocative engraving, titled "European doctors examining a native attacked by sleeping sickness," transports us back to the early 20th century and the heart of the African continent during the height of European exploration and colonialism. The image, created by the skilled hand of Thiriat in 1903, captures a poignant moment in the history of Africa as European doctors tend to a native victim of the debilitating and often fatal disease known as sleeping sickness or trypanosomiasis. The scene unfolds in the dense and mysterious jungle, with the doctors, dressed in their European attire, carefully examining the native man, who lies weakened and lethargic on a makeshift stretcher. The forest, teeming with exotic flora and fauna, looms ominously in the background, a constant reminder of the challenges and dangers that came with venturing into the unknown. Sleeping sickness, a parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly, was a major health concern during the colonial era, and the European powers vied for control over the resources and knowledge needed to combat it. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the complex interplay between European exploration, colonialism, and the scientific pursuit of knowledge and healing. The native people, who had long lived in harmony with the land and its mysteries, were often caught in the crossfire of these larger forces, their lives and traditions upended by the relentless march of European expansion. This powerful image invites us to reflect on the complex history of Africa and the profound impact it has had on the world.
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