Life On The Gold Coast (1874)

By Charles Alexander Gordon

Book Overview

Life On The Gold Coast is a book written by Charles Alexander Gordon in 1874. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences on the Gold Coast, a region in West Africa that was known for its rich gold deposits and its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Gordon was a British colonial administrator who was stationed on the Gold Coast in the late 19th century. In his book, he describes the daily life of the people who lived and worked on the Gold Coast, including the indigenous tribes, the European traders, and the African slaves who were brought to the region.The book provides a fascinating insight into the social, economic, and political conditions of the Gold Coast at the time. It covers topics such as the impact of the slave trade on the region, the role of European traders in the local economy, and the struggles of the indigenous people to maintain their cultural identity in the face of colonialism.Gordon's writing is vivid and engaging, and he provides a wealth of detail about the people and places he encountered during his time on the Gold Coast. The book is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on a significant period in African history, and it is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120316081
• ISBN13: 9781120316080
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"