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(AFRICA—PAN-AFRICANISM.) BLYDEN, EDWARDWILMOT.
West Africa
Before Europe, and Other Addresses, Delivered in England in 1901, and 1903.
Frontispiece portrait of the author. 158 pages. 8vo, original red cloth, binding slightly
skewed with some minor discoloration, gilt title on spine lightly faded but readable.
London: C.F. Phillips, 1905
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EdwardWilmot Blyden (1832-1912), scholar, writer, diplomat and
politician, was born to Igbo, Nigerian slave parents in the Virgin Islands. Blyden’s early
education was guided by Reverend John P. Knox, a local minister.At 18, Blyden traveled to
the U.S. to attend Rutgers. However, when they saw him, he was refused entry—and twice
again at two other institutions. Blyden instead traveled to Liberia, where he completed his
studies and married. He is considered one of the earliest advocates of Pan-Africanism.
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(AFRICA—POST-COLONIAL POLITICS.) CAMEROUN.ABENDONG, Z.A.
Portrait of the Late Z.A. Abendong, B.A.., “though not seen but never to be
forgotten. Rest in Peace. Drawn by S.T. Ngu II.”
Acrylic on composite board, 11x11
inches; the wood frame is a part of the work.
Cameroon, circa 1963
[750/1,000]
Zachary A. Abendong, who had recently graduated from college, was the youngest Secretary
General of the KNDP (Cameroun National Democratic Party) party of West Cameroon
following its independence from France. In 1963 the political turbulence following
independence, he was assassinated before he could take office.
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