A Historical and Philosophical Sketch of the Discoveries and Settlements of the Europeans in Northern and Western Africa, at the Close of the Eighteen
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Although he had never set foot in Africa, Scottish poet and linguist John Leyden (1775-1811) decided to publish in 1799 this compilation on 'discoveries and settlements' there, drawing from the published works of explorers. His aim was 'to exhibit the progress of discoveries at this period in North and West Africa', giving descriptions of places such as Guinea, the Gold Coast, and Sierra Leone, as well as accounts of their people. He begins the work...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1108032486
ISBN13:9781108032483
Release Date:September 2011
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:434 Pages
Weight:1.21 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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