Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846, Volume 2 (of 2): comprising a journey from Whydah through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior

· 1849

The Zafidah Mountains--Zoogah--Reception by the Caboceer--Bamay--Its Market--Curiosity of the People--Population--The Davity Mountains--Daragow--Qualifications for a Caboceer--The River Zoa, or Lagos--Its wooded Banks--Ferry--Superstition--Water-lilies--The Plain set on fire to destroy the Shea-butter Tree, &c.--Valley of Dimodicea-takoo--Kootokpway--Gbowelley Mountain--Romantic Scenery--Hospitable Reception--The Mahees--Their total Defeat by the Dahomans--Ascent of the Mountain--Ruins of a Town--Skeletons of the Slain--Soil--Twisted Rock--Mineral Springs--Agbowa--Herds of Cattle--Paweea, its healthy Situation--Palaver with the Caboceer--Description of him--His Hospitality--The Markets--Guin…

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