63. Creating Sierra Leone: The Land of the Free
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The Challenges of Founding Freetown: Mysticism and Leadership Transitions
This chapter explores the founding of Freetown, Sierra Leone, revealing the hardships faced by settlers following the exit of a crucial leader. It also examines the cultural significance of silk cotton trees within indigenous beliefs, amidst the political turbulence that challenges the abolitionist vision.
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