A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome

by Richard Francis Burton

Overview

An account by the famous British explorer of a diplomatic mission to the king of Dahomey (present-day Benin) in 1861.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781108030311
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/18/2011
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies
Pages:	406
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an English explorer, author, translator, linguist, and orientalist. Though he published over forty books and countless articles during his life, only two were original works. He is best known for his translations, in particular his translations of One Thousand and One Nights and The Kama Sutra.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. I fall in love with Fernando Po; 2. I do not become 'fast friends' with Lagos; 3. We enter Whydah in state; 4. A walk round Whydah; 5. From Whydah to Alladâ, the half-way house; 6. From Alladâ to Agrime; 7. Small reception at Agrime, and arrival at Kana, the King's country quarters; 8. The procession; 9. The reception; 10. The march to Agbome; 11. The King enters his capital; 12. The presents are delivered; 13. Of the grand customs and the annual customs generally; 14. The King's 'So-sin custom'.