02657cam a22003733u 4500 75580 UtSlPG 20260610134741.0 m cr n 260607r20251902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03017834 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Morel, E. D. (Edmund Dene), 1873-1924 Affairs of West Africa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-10 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Affairs of West Africa" by E. D. Morel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complex racial, political, and commercial issues surrounding British administration in West Africa during the era of colonial expansion. Morel presents an analysis of the British trade dynamics with the region, highlighting its significance and the challenges posed by competing European powers, particularly in the context of the economic prospects of West Africa. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the author's intention to address the multifaceted problems facing West Africa amidst its administration by various European powers. Morel expresses a commitment to presenting an honest depiction of the situation, emphasizing that he has no vested commercial interests in the region. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Britain's commercial engagements, particularly through statistical analysis of trade patterns, which frames the narrative of West Africa as both a crucial trading partner and a territory with vast untapped resources. The beginning positions the book as a significant discourse on colonialism, presenting a blend of personal observation and factual data to shed light on the pressing issues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: William Heinemann, 1902 Africa, West -- Description and travel Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa France -- Colonies -- Africa Africa, West -- Politics and government Ross, Ronald, Sir, 1857-1932 https://archive.org/details/affairsofwestafr00more https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75580 116305 116305