The Ewe-Speaking Peoples Of The Slave Coast Of West Africa

The book ""The Ewe-Speaking Peoples Of The Slave Coast Of West Africa: Their Religion, Manners, Customs, Laws, Languages, Etc."" was written by Alfred Burdon Ellis and first published in 1890. It is a comprehensive study of the Ewe-speaking people who lived along the Slave Coast of West Africa, which includes modern-day Togo, Ghana, and Benin.The book explores various aspects of the Ewe-speaking peoples' lives, including their religion, manners, customs, laws, and languages. It delves into the ways in which they worshiped their gods, their social structures and hierarchies, their traditions and rituals, and their daily lives. It also examines their languages, including their grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.Ellis draws on his own experiences living among the Ewe-speaking peoples, as well as on the accounts of other European explorers and missionaries who had visited the region. He provides detailed descriptions of the geography, climate, and natural resources of the area, as well as the history of European colonization and the slave trade that had impacted the region.Overall, ""The Ewe-Speaking Peoples Of The Slave Coast Of West Africa"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of West Africa, and in particular, the Ewe-speaking peoples who have played a significant role in the region's history.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.