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

Narrative Of The Ashantee War: With A View Of The Present State Of The Colony Of Sierra Leone (1831) is a historical account of the Ashanti War, which took place in West Africa in the early 19th century. The author, H.I. Ricketts, was a British army officer who served in the war and provides a detailed and firsthand account of the conflict. The book also includes a description of the state of the British colony of Sierra Leone at the time, as well as the political and social conditions of the region. The narrative covers the causes of the war, the key battles and events, and the aftermath of the conflict. It also provides insights into the culture and customs of the Ashanti people, as well as the colonial administration of the region. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex political and social dynamics of West Africa during the colonial era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.