Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 1 (of 2) : (Registro nro. 109421)
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
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| Classification number | DT |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Duncan, John, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1805-1849 |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 1 (of 2) : |
| Remainder of title | comprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior |
| 246 1# - VARYING FORM OF TITLE | |
| Title proper/short title | Travels in Western Africa in 1845 and 1846, Volume 1 (of 2)<br/>comprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2022 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
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| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
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| Media type term | computer |
| Media type code | c |
| Source | rdamedia |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
| Carrier type code | cr |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2022-07-28 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 1 (of 2)" by John Duncan is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. The work recounts a significant journey through Western Africa, detailing Duncan's experiences and observations in various regions such as the Kingdom of Dahomey and the towns along the coast. This narrative, rich with personal insights and anthropological observations, serves as a historical account of the landscape, cultures, and peoples of the area during that time. At the start of the book, Duncan introduces himself and provides context for his travels, reflecting on his military background and the motivation that led him to explore uncharted territories in Africa. He recounts his journey, beginning with his departure from England and his subsequent experiences in places like Tangiers and Bathurst. The reader learns about the markets, local inhabitants, and the unique customs and challenges faced by both the travelers and local communities. Duncan's narrative paints a vivid picture of his encounters with local cultures, the hospitality he received, and the various hardships, such as illness, that he endured during his journey, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of West African societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Introductory phrase | Originally published: |
| Publication, distribution, etc. of original | United Kingdom: Richard Bentley, 1847 |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Africa, West -- Description and travel |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Benin -- Description and travel |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68617">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68617</a> |
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