Author: John Duncan Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781333874452 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 344
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Excerpt from Travels in Western Africa, in 1845 and 1846, Vol. 2 of 2: Comprising a Journey From Whydah, Through the Kingdom of Dahomey, to Adofoodia, in the Interior Importance of the Caboceer of Savalu - Curiosity of the natives State Constables - Military Dance - Introduction to the Fetish women - Manufactures - Crane-shooting Present by Fetish women - Hospitality of the Caboceer - His Name and those of. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: John Duncan Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780260999313 Category : Languages : en Pages : 330
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Excerpt from Travels in Western Africa, in 1845 and 1846, Vol. 1 of 2: A Journey From Whydah, Through the Kingdom of Dahomey, to Adofoodia, in the Interior IN presenting the following Work to the public, it may be deemed proper that I should preface it by giving some account of my previous career, and of the reasons and circumstances which led to my Travels in Western Africa. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: John Duncan Publisher: ISBN: 9789357967730 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 2 Comprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Author: John Duncan Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781020688379 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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This travelogue details John Duncan's journey through Western Africa in the mid-nineteenth century. Along the way, he encounters a wide array of peoples, cultures, and traditions, offering a unique perspective on this part of the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: John Duncan Publisher: ISBN: 9789357960939 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 1 comprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Author: John Duncan Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 9359396400 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 156
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"Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 2" is an engaging travelogue penned by John Duncan, an intrepid explorer and other one adventurer. The book vividly recounts his extensive journey through the uncharted territories of Western Africa during the years 1845 and 1846.In this volume, Duncan delves deeper into his enthralling encounters with the diverse cultures and landscapes, and people he encounters during his expedition. He offers a compelling narrative of the region's captivating beauty, its harsh challenges, and the rich tapestry of traditions that have thrived for centuries. Throughout his travels, Duncan navigates through dense jungles, crosses vast deserts, and treks across mighty rivers. He describes the breathtaking flora, fauna and also capturing the essence of Western Africa's untamed wilderness. Moreover, Duncan embraces the opportunity to engage with various tribes and other one communities, allowing readers to glimpse their unique customs and rituals and also social structures. He also delves into the region's history and unearthing fascinating anecdotes of ancient civilizations and their influence on present-day cultures.
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan
Author: John Duncan