Dahomey as it is: Being a Narrative of Eight Months' Residence in that Country

""Dahomey As It Is"" is a book written by J.A. Skertchly, which is a narrative of his eight months' stay in Dahomey, a kingdom in West Africa. The book provides an account of the author's experiences and observations of the people, culture, and customs of Dahomey during his stay there. The author describes the geography, climate, and natural resources of the kingdom, as well as its political and social structure. He also provides an insight into the religious practices, beliefs, and rituals of the Dahomeans, including their veneration of the gods and ancestors. The book also covers the Dahomean economy, agriculture, and trade, including the slave trade, which was prevalent in the region at the time. Overall, ""Dahomey As It Is"" is a comprehensive account of the author's stay in Dahomey, providing a detailed and informative description of the kingdom and its people.1874. With a Full Account of the Notorious Annual Customs and the Social and Religious Institutions of the Ffons; also an Appendix on Ashantee and a glossary of Dahoman words and titles. The account of the eight months Skertchly, a British entomologist, spent in Dahomey. Contents: Arrival in Dahomey; An Excursion Near Whydah; The Whydah Lions; Journey to the Capital; Reception at Kana; Journey to Abomey; The Amazonian Salute; The So-Sin Custom; The Bush-King's So-Sin Custom; Presentation at Court; Journey to the Kong Mountains; The Attoh Custom; The Welcome from the King; The Bush-King's Attoh Custom; The Sin Kwain Custom; The Anlin Custom, and the Payment of the Tribute; The Azan-Gbeh, or Gun Custom; The Final Levee; The Dahoman Constitution; The Amazons; The Dahoman Religion; and Manners and Customs of the Dahomans.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.