Records Of A Voyage To The Western Coast Of Africa In His Majesty's Ship Dryad (1833) - Peter Leonard - Bog

""Records of a Voyage to the Western Coast of Africa in His Majesty's Ship Dryad"" is a historical account written by Peter Leonard, chronicling his journey to Africa in 1833. The book provides a detailed description of the voyage and the various ports of call, including Sierra Leone, Cape Coast Castle, and the Gambia River. Leonard also documents the interactions between the crew of the Dryad and the local people, as well as the various challenges they faced during the journey, such as disease outbreaks and difficult weather conditions. The book offers a unique perspective on the African continent during the 19th century and provides insight into the colonial mindset of the time. It is a valuable resource for those interested in African history, naval history, and colonialism.And Of The Service On That Station For The Suppression Of The Slave Trade, In The Years 1830-32.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.