The Relief Of Kumasi

By Harold C.J. Biss

Book Overview

The Relief of Kumasi is a historical account of the 1896-1897 British military expedition to rescue the Governor of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles McCarthy, who was captured and killed by the Ashanti people. The book, written by Harold C.J. Biss, provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the expedition, the planning and execution of the mission, and the eventual success of the British forces in rescuing the governor and defeating the Ashanti army.Biss draws on a variety of sources, including official reports, personal accounts, and contemporary newspaper articles, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the expedition. He describes the political and economic context of the conflict, including the tensions between the British colonial authorities and the Ashanti people, and the role of the slave trade in exacerbating these tensions.The book also provides a vivid portrait of the military campaign, including the challenges faced by the British forces as they navigated the difficult terrain and battled against the well-organized and determined Ashanti army. Biss describes the key battles and skirmishes, and provides detailed accounts of the tactics and strategies employed by both sides.Overall, The Relief of Kumasi is a fascinating and informative account of an important moment in British colonial history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of West Africa, colonialism, or military 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432538756
• ISBN13: 9781432538750
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"