Mission From Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee (Classic Reprint): With a Descriptive Account of That Kingdom: With a Descriptive Account of That Kingdom (Classic Reprint)
T. Edward Bowdich
ISBN 10: 1331396751 ISBN 13: 9781331396758
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
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A gripping travel memoir of a treacherous inland journey, where endurance, resourcefulness, and chance keep the explorers alive.
From the coast into the Ashantee interior, this account follows a demanding trek through bogs, storms, and dense forest. The voyage tests every skill as the party fights fatigue, mud, and swollen rivers, relying on trusted guides and improvised shelter along the way.
Along the route, encounters with Ashantee leaders, local traders, and wary townsfolk shaped the journey. The narrative balances vivid travel detail with the uncertainty of a hostile, unfamiliar landscape, capturing how danger and hardship mingle with moments of relief and human warmth.
- Endurance through harsh weather, swampy ground, and heavy rain that slows every advance.
- Close calls and decisive rescues by trusted guides in unfamiliar terrain.
- Interactions with Ashantee officials and communities encountered during the trek.
- Concrete, on-the-ground scenes of travel life—food, shelter, and the constant search for safe passage.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical travel narratives that illuminate frontier exploration and the realities of long overland journeys.
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Titel: Mission From Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee (...
Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Einband: Paperback
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a reprint of a historical journal chronicling a 19th-century mission to the little-known kingdom of Ashantee, located in what is now Ghana. The author, a young man of his time, provides a fascinating firsthand account of his journey through the dense rainforests and into the heart of the Ashantee empire. The author's account is more than just a travelogue. He delves into the complex social and political structures of the Ashantee people, their customs, beliefs, and governance. He observes their architecture, crafts, and trade, and explores their unique system of beliefs and superstitions. The journey is fraught with peril, showcasing the challenges and dangers faced by intrepid explorers venturing into uncharted territories. The book offers a glimpse into a world largely unknown to Europeans in the early 19th century, a world on the cusp of major transformations due to the growing influence of European trade and colonialism. It provides an invaluable insight into the history and culture of a people whose story has been largely overlooked. The authorââ â¢s descriptions of the kingdom, its people, and his interactions with them, offer an eye-opening and enduring portrait of Ashantee life and its place in the history of West Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331396758_0
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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 340 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1331396751
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