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100 1 _aDuncan, John,
_d1805-1849
245 1 0 _aTravels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 1 (of 2) :
_bcomprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior
246 1 _aTravels in Western Africa in 1845 and 1846, Volume 1 (of 2) comprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-28
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Richard Bentley, 1847
653 _aAfrica, West -- Description and travel
653 _aBenin -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68617
999 _c109421
_d109421