The book ""The Yoruba-Speaking Peoples Of The Slave Coast Of West Africa: Their Religion, Manners, Customs, Laws, Language, Etc."" by Alfred Burton Ellis is a comprehensive study of the Yoruba people who were living in the coastal regions of West Africa during the 19th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Yoruba people's culture, religion, language, politics, and social structure. The author, Alfred Burton Ellis, was a British colonial administrator who lived and worked in the region during the late 1800s. He was fluent in the Yoruba language and had a deep understanding of the local culture and customs. This book is the result of his extensive research and firsthand experience living among the Yoruba people.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Yoruba culture and society. The first chapter provides an overview of the Yoruba people's history and geography. The following chapters delve into topics such as Yoruba religion, social organization, family structure, and economic life. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the Yoruba language, which is one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa. Ellis provides a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary of the language, as well as examples of Yoruba literature and poetry.Overall, ""The Yoruba-Speaking Peoples Of The Slave Coast Of West Africa: Their Religion, Manners, Customs, Laws, Language, Etc."" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of West Africa. It provides a detailed and nuanced understanding of the Yoruba people and their way of life, and is an important contribution to the field of African studies.With An Appendix Containing A Comparison Of The Tshi, Ga, Ewe, And Yoruba Languages.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.
