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Travels in Western Africa, in 1845 & 1846, comprising a journey from Whydah, through the kingdom of Dahomey, to Adofoodia, in the interior (1847)

Duncan, John, 1805-1849 · London, R. Bentley · leaf 296

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272 TRAVELS IN the King^s throne^ or chair of state. This is a very handsome and ingenious piece of car\dng, from one sohd piece of wood. It has three seats,, one elevated about two feet above the other^ the first and second forming steps to the highest; on the highest the King never sits except on…

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