West African Islands (1885)

By Alfred Burton Ellis and Alfred Burdon Ellis

Book Overview

West African Islands is a book written by Alfred Burdon Ellis in 1885. The book is a comprehensive account of the various islands that are located off the coast of West Africa. The islands covered in the book include Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, the Madeira Islands, the Azores, and the islands of the Gulf of Guinea.The book provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of each island. It also covers the history of the islands, including their discovery, colonization, and the impact of European powers on their development.Ellis also provides an insight into the culture and traditions of the people who inhabit these islands. He describes their customs, beliefs, and way of life, as well as their interaction with the natural environment.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easily accessible to readers of all levels. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of West Africa and its islands.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: 1165802430
• ISBN13: 9781165802432
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"