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100	1		_aCorry, Joseph
245	1	0	_aObservations Upon the Windward Coast of Africa : _bThe religion, character, customs, &c. of the natives; with a system upon which they may be civilized, and a knowledge attained of the interior of this extraordinary quarter of the globe; and upon the natural and commercial resources of the country; made in the years 1805 and 1806; with an appendix, containing a letter to Lord Howick, on the most simple and effectual means of abolishing the slave trade
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508			_aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Willy De la Court and Distributed Proofreaders Europe, http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. Willy De la Court
520			_a"Observations Upon the Windward Coast of Africa" by Joseph Corry is a scientific and exploratory work written in the early 19th century. The book explores the customs, religion, and character of the African natives along the Windward coast, as well as discussing potential methods for civilizing them and enhancing trade relations. It appears to focus on the authors' firsthand observations and experiences during his travels through Sierra Leone and its surrounding regions. The opening of the book introduces Corry's intention to provide insights into the cultures and practices of local tribes, as well as an appeal for improved understanding and commercial relations with Africa. He shares details of his journey beginning from St. Helens to Sierra Leone, marking significant geographic features along the way. Corry reflects on the natural beauty of the landscape, describes various locations such as Bance Island and the colony of Sierra Leone, and presents his interactions with native chiefs and communities, emphasizing the importance of commerce in establishing trust and spreading civilization in this largely unexplored part of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSlave trade -- Africa
653			_aAfrica, West -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12539
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