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A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome - Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies
Richard Francis Burton
A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome - Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies
Richard Francis Burton
Sent on a diplomatic mission to convince the king of Dahomey (present-day Benin) to put a stop to the slave trade, British explorer Sir Richard Burton (1821–1890) recounts his experience in this two-volume work, published in 1864. Volume 2 discusses Burton's negotiations with the king.
424 pages, 1 b/w illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | April 18, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9781108030328 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 424 |
Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 24 mm · 540 g |
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