A Mission To Gelele, King Of Dahome (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162984216)

A Mission To Gelele, King Of Dahome is a book written by Richard F. Burton. It is a detailed account of Burton's journey to the Kingdom of Dahomey, in present-day Benin, in the late 19th century. The book describes the customs, traditions, and political structure of the Dahomey people, as well as their brutal practice of human sacrifice. Burton was sent on this mission by the British government to establish trade relations with the Dahomey kingdom, which was known for its powerful army and its reputation for being a difficult place for foreigners to enter. The book provides a vivid description of Burton's journey through the kingdom, his interactions with the king and his court, and his observations of the people and their way of life. In addition to its historical and anthropological value, A Mission To Gelele, King Of Dahome is also a fascinating adventure story, as Burton and his team had to navigate treacherous terrain, evade hostile tribes, and overcome numerous obstacles to reach their destination. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African history, anthropology, or travel writing.With Notices Of The So Called Amazons, Grand Customs, Yearly Customs, Human Sacrifices, The Present State Of The Slave Trade And The Negro's Place In Nature.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.

Author: Richard F. Burton
ISBN-10: 116298421X
ISBN-13: 9781162984216
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 382
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d