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Dalzel, A.

The History of Dahomey, an Inland Kingdom of Africa; Compiled from Authentic Memoirs with an Introduction and Notes

1793

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Year of publication
1793
Place of printing
London. printed for the author by T. Spilsbury and Son
Author
Dalzel, A.
Keyword
Travel - Africa
Languages
English

Description

4to [29.5 x 23 cm]; xxxi, [v], xxvi, 230 pp, 6 engraved maps and engraved folding map as called for. original boards with modern gilt ruled calf spine, antique style, with raised bands, gilt title lettering on red morocco letterpiece, old light stain in upper corner of some leaves, very minor foxing, attractive wide-margin copy, near fine. A picture of t Cox I, 392: 'The official situation which the author held gave him opportunities of gaining much valuable information, the accuracy of which may be depended on (Lowndes)'. Kainbacher I, 157. Engelmann I, 176. Work 8. With very detailed and well-drawn plates, including images of the king marching at the head of armed women, human and other victims devoted fro sacrifice, prisoners of war, etc. Thee author was governor at Cape Coast castle.