Publisher's Synopsis
""Dark and Stormy Days at Kumassi, 1900"" is a historical account of the experiences of Christian missionaries in the Ashanti region of Ghana during the early 20th century. The book is based on the diary entries of Fritz Ramseyer, a Swiss missionary who was stationed in Kumassi during the tumultuous period of the Ashanti Wars. Through his writing, Ramseyer provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by missionaries during this time, including violent conflicts with the Ashanti people and the spread of diseases like smallpox. The book also explores the complex relationship between the missionaries and the Ashanti people, and offers insights into the cultural and religious beliefs of both groups. Overall, ""Dark and Stormy Days at Kumassi, 1900"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Ghanaian history and the role played by Christian missionaries in shaping the country's cultural landscape.With A Preface By Thomas Nicol. 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.
