Note 2 — PREFACE TO THE FIRST (1864) EDITION.
Reading edition
“The History of Dahomy, an Inland Kingdom of Africa; compiled from authentic Memoirs; with an Introduction and Notes. By Archibald Dalzel, Esq. (Governor at Whydah, then) Governor at Cape Coast Castle (and lastly Governor-in-Chief of the Company’s Service.)” London, 1793. 4to. Printed for the Author by T. Spilsbury and Son, Snowhill. In the following pages, whenever “The History” is alluded to, Dalzel’s is to be understood.