comprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior Duncan, John 1805-1849 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Travels in Western Africa, 1845 & 1846, Volume 2" by John Duncan is a detailed travel account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through regions in Western Africa, particularly focusing on his experiences traveling from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia, amidst diverse cultures and landscapes. The work not only documents the geography and people he encounters but also explores the customs, markets, and political intricacies of the areas visited. At the start of this volume, Duncan embarks on his expedition through the Zafidah Mountains, where he receives a warm welcome from local leaders called Caboceers. His opening experiences detail interactions with these leaders and their communities, marked by hospitality and exchange of gifts. The narrative vividly depicts the landscapes, agricultural practices, and the local livelihoods, highlighting features such as bustling markets rich with provisions and the sociopolitical dynamics of the Dahoman society, including the impacts of war and history on the societies he engages with. Duncan’s observations provide a first-hand view of the culture and environment of Western Africa during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-10-19 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: Richard Bentley, 1847 Africa, West -- Description and travel Benin -- Description and travel DT United Kingdom: Richard Bentley, 1847 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69179 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69179 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134612.0 69179