The Ashanti War (1873-74) - invalids embarking at Cape Coast
Invalids wounded from the engagement with the Ashanti warriors embarking at Cape Coast Castle. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast
Picture No
10221507
Media ID
46015068
Size
6021px x 4008px
(3.2MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 21 February 1874
Date
1874
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