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West African Islands (1885)

West African Islands (1885)

Alfred Burdon Ellis

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104527518
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West African Islands is a book written by Alfred Burdon Ellis in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive description of the islands situated off the coast of West Africa. The author has covered the geography, history, and culture of the islands in detail. The book also provides insights into the flora and fauna of the region. The islands covered in the book include Cape Verde, Fernando Po, Principe, Sao Tome, and Annobon. The author has also included information on the slave trade and the impact it had on the islands. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of West Africa and its islands.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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