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John Duncan
Travels in Western Africa, in 1845 and 1846 [PDF ebook]
Comprising a Journey From Whydah, Through the Kingdom of Dahomey, to Adofoodia, in the Interior

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Importance of the Caboceer of Savalu – Curiosity of the natives State Constables – Military Dance – Introduction to the Fetish women – Manufactures – Crane-shooting Present by Fetish women – Hospitality of the Caboceer – His Name and those of.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● ISBN 9780259735397 ● Publisher Forgotten Books ● Published 2019 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5475697 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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