FORBES, Frederick.

Dahomey and the Dahomans:

being the journals of two missions to the King of Dahomey, and residence at his capital, in the years 1849 and 1850.

Stock Code 105987

London, Longmans, 1851

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Forbes was a prominent anti-slavery campaigner. He is particularly interesting here on local customs and festivals, which are attractively illustrated in the book.

First edition. 2 volumes in 1, 8vo. Illustrated with 6 chromolithographs and 7 lithographs, contemporary half morocco gilt, light wear to joints, a very good set.

Gay 2878; Brunet 20890.

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