Sept ans en Afrique Occidentale : $b La Côte des Esclaves et le Dahomey

A vivid first‑hand journal transports listeners to the bleak yet fascinating stretch of West Africa once called the “Coast of Slaves.” The narrator, a former missionary, recounts his arrival after a long sea voyage, the tense wait for river steamers, and the striking first encounters with locals whose gestures and customs feel both alien and compelling. His observations weave climate, geography and the stark realities of the slave trade into an intimate portrait of a region far removed from European life.

Beyond the initial arrival, the work chronicles seven years of devoted service in towns such as Porto‑Novo and the kingdom of Dahomey, revealing daily efforts in education, medical aid and spiritual guidance. The narrator’s reflections on the humanity of the people he served—caught between oppression and resilience—invite listeners to glimpse a complex society often reduced to a single narrative. The account balances scholarly detail with personal insight, offering a window into a pivotal era of African history.