Publisher's Synopsis
""Dahomey and the Dahomans"" is a historical book that presents the journals of two missions to the King of Dahomey in West Africa, as well as the authors' residence at the capital city of Dahomey, during the years 1849 to 1850. The book is written by Frederick E. Forbes, who was a British naval officer and diplomat, and who was appointed to negotiate a treaty with the King of Dahomey. The book provides a detailed account of Forbes' experiences during his time in Dahomey, including his interactions with the King, the customs and traditions of the Dahoman people, and the political and economic situation of the country. It also includes descriptions of the Dahoman army, the slave trade, and the religious practices of the Dahomans.The first volume of the book covers Forbes' initial mission to Dahomey, and includes his journey to the capital city of Abomey, his meetings with the King and other officials, and his observations of daily life in the city. The second volume, which is not included in this title, covers Forbes' second mission to Dahomey and his subsequent return to England.Overall, ""Dahomey and the Dahomans"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the culture and society of Dahomey during the mid-19th century, as well as the attitudes and experiences of European explorers and diplomats in Africa during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
