A Voyage To The River Sierra-Leone On The Coast Of Africa (1791)

A Voyage to the River Sierra-Leone on the Coast of Africa is a travelogue written by John Matthews in 1791. Matthews was a British merchant who sailed to Sierra Leone, a British colony in West Africa, to trade in goods such as ivory, gold, and slaves. The book provides a detailed account of his journey, including the various ports he visited, the people he encountered, and the customs and traditions of the local tribes.Matthews describes the natural beauty of the coast of Sierra Leone, including its lush forests, sandy beaches, and abundant wildlife. He also provides insights into the social and political climate of the region, including the conflicts between European traders and African chiefs, as well as the complex relationships between different tribes.The book also offers a glimpse into the brutal reality of the slave trade, which was still legal at the time of Matthews' voyage. He describes the conditions on board slave ships and the inhumane treatment of enslaved Africans.Overall, A Voyage to the River Sierra-Leone on the Coast of Africa is a fascinating historical document that provides valuable insights into the culture, politics, and economy of West Africa in the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.