Narrative Of An Expedition Into The Vy Country Of West Africa: And The Discovery Of A System Of Syllabic Writing, Recently Invented By The Natives Of The Vy Tribe (1849)

""Narrative of an Expedition into the Vy Country of West Africa: And the Discovery of a System of Syllabic Writing, Recently Invented by the Natives of the Vy Tribe"" is a book written by Sigismund Wilhelm Koelle and published in 1849. The book is a firsthand account of Koelle's journey into the Vy country of West Africa, where he discovered a unique system of syllabic writing invented by the Vy tribe. Koelle's narrative provides a detailed description of the geography, culture, and customs of the Vy people, as well as their language and writing system. The book also includes illustrations and examples of the syllabic writing, which Koelle believed had the potential to revolutionize communication in the region.Throughout the book, Koelle discusses the challenges he faced in learning the Vy language and writing system, as well as the difficulties in communicating with the local people. He also describes the political and social dynamics of the region, including the impact of the slave trade on the local population.Overall, ""Narrative of an Expedition into the Vy Country of West Africa"" provides a unique insight into the culture and language of the Vy people, as well as the history of West Africa in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in African languages and cultures, as well as those interested in the history of colonialism and imperialism in Africa.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.