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100 1 _aDuncan, John,
_d1805-1849
245 1 0 _aTravels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 2 (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 2 (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 2022-10-19
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, 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.)
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/69179
999 _c109975
_d109975