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The White Man's Grave: A Visit To Sierra Leone In 1834

The White Man's Grave: A Visit To Sierra Leone In 1834

Rankin, F. Harrison

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1163692077
ISBN13: 9781163692073
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The White Man's Grave: A Visit to Sierra Leone in 1834 is a non-fiction book written by F. Harrison Rankin. The book is a travelogue that documents the author's journey to Sierra Leone, a West African country, in 1834. The author provides a detailed account of his experiences in Sierra Leone, including his observations of the country's geography, climate, and people. He also discusses the history and culture of Sierra Leone, as well as its political and economic situation at the time.The title of the book refers to the high mortality rate among European colonizers in Africa, due to diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. The author provides insight into the challenges faced by Europeans living in Sierra Leone, including the difficulty of adapting to the local climate and the prevalence of disease.Throughout the book, the author reflects on the impact of colonialism on Sierra Leone, including the slave trade and the establishment of British colonies in the region. He also discusses the role of religion in Sierra Leone, particularly Christianity and Islam.Overall, The White Man's Grave provides a fascinating glimpse into Sierra Leone in the 19th century, offering valuable insights into the history, culture, and challenges faced by Europeans living in Africa during this time.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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