Overview
This book is a first-hand account of the author's eight months' stay in Dahomey. It details the customs and traditions of the Dahomey people, their political structures, religious practices and various ceremonies. The author's vivid descriptions of the culture and landscape are both compelling and informative, providing a unique insight into West African life in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: J a (J Alfred) Skertchly
- | Publisher: Legare Street Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 572 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1019437030
- | ISBN-13: 9781019437032
