Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee : $b with a statistical account of that kingdom, and geographical notices of other parts of the interior of Africa
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2025-12-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #77375 |
Description
"American medicinal barks" by Alice Henkel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. It likely surveys North American tree barks used in medicine, explaining identification, collection, preparation, and pharmacological uses, along with notes on trade and quality. The work appears intended for pharmacists, collectors, and growers, aiming to standardize names and guard against adulteration. The opening of the work provided instead recounts a British mission from Cape Coast Castle to the Ashantee capital, focusing on its aims, preparations, and early progress. An introduction justifies publishing exploratory findings, followed by detailed instructions from the African Committee and the local governor, then a rigorous overland journey through Fantee and Assin marked by hostile terrain, scarce provisions, and meticulous geographic notes. Upon reaching Coomassie, the envoys receive a grand, martial reception and present gifts that initially please the king. A political crisis ensues when the king confronts them over “books” of payments tied to conquered Fantee chiefs; the mission leader falters, but a subordinate steps in, pledging to remain, write to the governor, and settle palavers, which calms tensions and preserves the embassy’s prospects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)