George K. and Lee H. Poisonwood Bible Timeline

  • The Congo becomes colonized by Belgium

    King Leopold II acquires a personal possession of the Congo.
  • Orleanna and Nathan marry

  • Nathan Price goes to war

    Nathan fights in World War II. He is scarred mentally, emotionally, and physically. His whole unit was killed and he was the only survivor. As a result, he feels guilty about not dying with them. Nathan received a Purple Heart.