Narrative Of The Ashantee War: With A View Of The Present State Of The Colony Of Sierra Leone (1831)

by H I Ricketts

Book Overview

The book ""Narrative Of The Ashantee War: With A View Of The Present State Of The Colony Of Sierra Leone"" was written by H. I. Ricketts and was published in 1831. The book is a detailed account of the Ashantee War, which took place in 1824-1826 in West Africa, and it also provides an overview of the present state of the colony of Sierra Leone.The author, who was a British officer, describes the causes and events of the Ashantee War, which was fought between the Ashanti Empire and the British Empire. He details the military tactics used by both sides, as well as the difficulties faced by the British troops due to the harsh climate and terrain.In addition to the war, the book also provides a comprehensive view of the colony of Sierra Leone, which was established by the British as a settlement for freed slaves. The author describes the geography, culture, and economy of the colony, as well as its political and social structure.Overall, ""Narrative Of The Ashantee War: With A View Of The Present State Of The Colony Of Sierra Leone"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into both the military and colonial history of West Africa in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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: 1166172899
• ISBN13: 9781166172893
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"