<p>In "Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846," John Duncan presents a vivid and detailed account of his explorations through the coastal regions of Whydah and the Kingdom of Dahomey. Written in a robust, descriptive narrative style, the text captures not only the lush landscapes and complex cultures of West Africa but also the socio-political dynamics of the time. Duncan's observations, infused with ethnographic detail and personal reflection,...