Crowther.--His Influence. 26


CHAPTER V.

THE ASHANTEE EMPIRE.

Its Location and Extent.--Its Famous Kings.--The Origin of
the Ashantees Obscure.--The War with Denkera.--The Ashantees
against the Field conquer two Kingdoms, and annex
them.--Death of Osai Tutu.--The Envy of the King of
Dahomey.--Invasion of the Ashantee Country by the King of
Dahomey.--His Defeat shared by his Allies.--Akwasi pursues
the Army of Dahomey into its own Country.--Gets a Mortal
Wound and suffers a Humiliating Defeat,--The King of Dahomey
sends the Royal Kudjoh his Congratulations.--Kwamina deposed
for attempting to introduce Mohammedanism into the
Kingdom.--The Ashantees conquer the Mohammedans.--Numerous
Wars.--Invasion of the Fanti Country.--Death of Sir Charles
McCarthy.--Treaty.--Peace. 34


CHAPTER VI.

THE NEGRO TYPE.

Climate the Cause.--His Geographical Theatre.--He is
susceptible to Christianity and Civilization. 45