Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches of the African Kingdoms and Peoples is a book published in 1860 by the Society Promoting Christian Knowledge. The book is a collection of sketches and descriptions of various African kingdoms and peoples, as observed by Christian missionaries and explorers during the 19th century. The book includes detailed accounts of the geography, culture, customs, and religious practices of African societies, including the Ashanti, Dahomey, Yoruba, and many others. The authors of the book aimed to provide a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of African societies, with the hope of promoting Christian missionary work and colonization. The book is a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Africa. However, it should be noted that the book reflects the biases and perspectives of its European authors, and must be read with a critical eye.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.
