Narrative of an Expedition Into the Vy Country of West Africa, and the Discovery of a System of Syllabic Writing, Recently Invented by the Natives of

by S W Koelle

Koelle's fascinating narrative provides a detailed account of his travels in West Africa in the mid-19th century, where he discovered a unique system of syllabic writing developed by the local Vy tribe. Along the way, he provides valuable insights into African history and culture, and offers an engaging portrait of this little-known region of the world.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021448052
• ISBN13: 9781021448057
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"