Observations Upon the Windward Coast of Africa by Joseph Corry
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Chief.--Another Excursion, accompanied by Mr. Hamilton.--A shooting Party,
acccompanied by Marraboo's Son, Alexander, and other Chiefs.--Reflections upon Information obtained from them, and at Goree, relative to this Part of the Coast.--Embark in his Majesty's Sloop of War the Eugenia, which convoyed Mr. Mungo Park in the Brig Crescent, to the River Gambia, on his late Mission to the Interior of Africa.--Observations on that Subject.--Arrive in Porto Praya Bay, in the Island of St. Jago.--Some Remarks upon that Island.--Departure from thence to England, and safe Arrival at Portsmouth CHAPTER IV. The Author proceeds to London.--Re-embarks for Africa.--Arrives at Madeira.--Observations on that Island.--Prosecution of the Voyage, and Arrival in the Sierra Leone River, &c. CHAPTER V. Observations upon the natural Productions of the River Sierra Leone.--The Author explores its Branches, interior to Bance Island, the Rochelle, and the Port Logo.--The Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants.--Their Commerce.--The Author's safe Arrival at Miffare CHAPTER VI. Return to Bance Island.--General Observations on the Commerce, Religion, Customs, and Character of the Natives upon the Windward Coast.--An Account of the requisite Merchandize for Trade, the best Mode of introducing natural Commerce and Civilization into Africa, &c. |
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