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In The Bight Of Benin (1897)

In The Bight Of Benin (1897)

Dawson, Alec John

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1164679643
ISBN13: 9781164679646
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In The Bight of Benin is a historical book written by Alec John Dawson in 1897. The book is set in the Bight of Benin, a bay in West Africa, during the late 19th century. The story follows the journey of a young British explorer named Harry Lindsay, who is sent to the region to investigate the illegal slave trade.Throughout the book, Lindsay encounters a variety of characters, including African tribesmen, European traders, and slave traders. He also faces numerous challenges and obstacles, such as disease, treacherous terrain, and hostile locals.As Lindsay delves deeper into the region, he uncovers a web of corruption and deception, and he must use all of his wit and courage to expose the truth and put an end to the slave trade.Overall, In The Bight of Benin is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue, set against the backdrop of a fascinating and complex historical period. It offers a unique perspective on the African continent and the struggles that defined it during the late 19th century.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.

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