"Zimmermann's Report about the Fourth Quarter of 1853"

Begins with an account of some of the animals he has encountered, with some information on their religious significance. Reports a crocodile-fetish at Bre (Berekuse) on the stream called Mama near the Abokobi plantation. It is given an annual sacrifice by the fetish priest of Bre in Akwapim. He gives another pricelist for foodstuffs: beef, mutton/goat meet and goats milk. He comments that prices are rising and that only eggs and pork are cheaper than in England, but the latter is unhealthy. He also discusses progress in trade training, and appeals for consideration for his idea that European emigrants should be sent to provide a model in the economic field. Reports a visit Christaller has paid to Osu, and that he learns from him that the small Akotim tribe inland from Peki speaks an Adangme dialect.

02.01.1854

02.01.1854

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