The Shell Money of the Slave Trade by Jan Hogendorn/ Marion Johnson - 2003

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This study examines the role of cowrie-shell money in West African trade, particularly the slave trade. Over a large part of West Africa they became the regular market currency, but then disappeared almost totally, except during the dep

Paperback / softback. New. This study examines the role of cowrie-shell money in West African trade, particularly the slave trade. Over a large part of West Africa they became the regular market currency, but then disappeared almost totally, except during the depression of the 1930s, and occasionally in the markets of remote frontier districts.

Cambridge Univ Pr, 2003. Paperback. New. 246 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches.

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Cambridge University Press, 2003-09-18. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

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