Report of Commander W. F. Lynch, in Relation to His Mission to the Coast of Africa (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Aston, W. G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440062706 ISBN 13 : 9781440062704

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Firsthand look at 19th‑century Liberia and the coast of Africa, from a U.S. naval expedition.

This book compiles official correspondence and field notes about colonial settlements, native groups, and the daily realities of frontier life along the St. John’s and nearby rivers. It blends military progress with missionary work, trade, and the human stories of settlers, emigres, and local communities.

This material combines dispatches on attacks, relief efforts, and strategic considerations with vivid observations of towns, farms, and landscapes. It offers a rare glimpse into the challenges of maintaining a presence on the coast of Africa during the era, including logistics, climate, and the economics of camwood, palm oil, and coffee.

• Accounts of armed engagements and coastal defense in Liberia’s early years.
• Descriptions of settlements like Buchanan and Bexley, their people, and livelihoods.
• Field notes on river travel, forest scenery, and agricultural practices.
• Reflections on trade, slavery, and the need for naval and diplomatic protection.

Ideal for readers of maritime history, 19th‑century exploration, and the early diplomacy and logistics of American presence on the African coast.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440062706
• ISBN 13: 9781440062704
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 68
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