To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II by Burton and Cameron
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| Author | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
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| Author | Cameron, Verney Lovett, 1844-1894 |
| Title | To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II" by Richard F. Burton and Verney Lovett Cameron is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text likely chronicles the travels and observations of the authors as they navigate the Gold Coast region of Africa, detailing not just the physical journey but the socio-political landscape, indigenous cultures, and colonial influences of the time. The narrative offers insights into the complexities of the regions they explore, particularly concerning the interactions between European colonizers and African communities. The opening of this volume provides a profound examination of Sierra Leone's history, societal structure, and the backgrounds of its inhabitants. Burton discusses the outcomes of British colonization efforts, critiques the failures of a philanthropically-founded colony, and portrays the fractured dynamics among various African tribes and their relationships with European settlers. He reflects on racial dynamics, societal norms, and the struggles for identity and progress as influenced by colonial intervention. Such themes set the stage for a rich exploration of the Gold Coast, revealing layers of complexity that provide a deeper understanding of a pivotal chapter in colonial history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining -- Ghana |
| Subject | Ghana -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18506 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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