CHAPTER V.

THE ASHANTEE EMPIRE.

Its Location and Extent.--Its Famous Kings.--The Origin of the Ashantees Obscure.--The War with Denkera.--The Ashantees against the Field conquer two Kingdoms, and annex them.--Death of Osai Tutu.--The Envy of the King of Dahomey.--Invasion of the Ashantee Country by the King of Dahomey.--His Defeat shared by his Allies.--Akwasi pursues the Army of Dahomey into its own Country.--Gets a Mortal Wound and suffers a Humiliating Defeat,--The King of Dahomey sends the Royal Kudjoh his Congratulations.--Kwamina deposed for attempting to introduce Mohammedanism into the Kingdom.--The Ashantees conquer the Mohammedans.--Numerous Wars.--Invasion of the Fanti Country.--Death of Sir Charles McCarthy.--Treaty.--Peace. 34

THE NEGRO TYPE.

Climate the Cause.--His Geographical Theatre.--He is susceptible to Christianity and Civilization. 45