Narrative Of A Journey To Musardu

""Narrative Of A Journey To Musardu: The Capital Of The Western Mandingoes"" is a travelogue written by Benjamin Anderson in 1870. The book recounts Anderson's journey to Musardu, the capital of the Western Mandingoes, which is located in present-day Guinea. The journey was undertaken at the request of the British government, which was interested in establishing trade relations with the Mandingoes.The book provides a detailed account of Anderson's travels, including his encounters with the Mandingoes and other tribes along the way. He describes their customs, beliefs, and way of life, as well as the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region.Anderson's narrative is also notable for its observations on the slave trade, which was still prevalent in the region at the time. He describes the capture and sale of slaves, as well as the conditions under which they were kept and transported.Overall, ""Narrative Of A Journey To Musardu"" is an important historical document that provides insight into the culture and society of the Mandingoes and other West African tribes in the late 19th century. It is also a fascinating travelogue that offers a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of travel in a remote and unfamiliar region.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.