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The Call Drum

The Call Drum

Harris, Elizabeth

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HistoryReligion

ISBN10: 1025531515
ISBN13: 9781025531519
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Call Drum is an engaging and educational exploration of African life and culture, written to foster an understanding of global missions and daily existence in distant lands through the eyes of children. Central to the narrative is the rhythmic pulse of the 'call drum, ' a vital instrument used for communication across villages and a symbol of the community's heartbeat. Through vivid storytelling, Elizabeth Harris depicts the customs, traditions, and environments of African communities, highlighting the richness of their social fabric.

The work serves as a window into the early 20th-century missionary perspective, aiming to bridge the gap between Western readers and the diverse cultures of the African continent. Readers follow stories of communal life, traditional music, and the impact of educational and spiritual outreach. Harris provides evocative descriptions of the landscapes and social structures, making The Call Drum a significant historical resource for those interested in the evolution of religious education and cross-cultural literature for young audiences.

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