This fascinating book is based entirely on the diaries of political officers who served the Gold Coast Colony and Proctorate in the early years of imperial rule. It gives a graphic, often amusing and always riveting and first-hand account of the ""daily round"" of administration, including the administration of justice, tax collection, solving disputes, life on trek in bush and forest, relations with chiefs and with ordinary people. The author provides a sharp, detailed, and sympathetic insight into the life of the early ...
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This fascinating book is based entirely on the diaries of political officers who served the Gold Coast Colony and Proctorate in the early years of imperial rule. It gives a graphic, often amusing and always riveting and first-hand account of the ""daily round"" of administration, including the administration of justice, tax collection, solving disputes, life on trek in bush and forest, relations with chiefs and with ordinary people. The author provides a sharp, detailed, and sympathetic insight into the life of the early Colonial Service in the Gold Coast, now Ghana and the vast range of personalities involved.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 1860644511.