Description: ""Guanya Pau: A Story Of An African Princess"" is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph Jeffrey Walters. The story is set in the 19th century in the Kingdom of Dahomey, which is present-day Benin. The main character is a young princess named Guanya Pau, who is the daughter of King Ghezo, the ruler of Dahomey.Guanya Pau is a headstrong and independent princess who defies traditional gender roles and expectations. She is determined to prove herself as a warrior and leader, despite the fact that women are not allowed to fight in the Dahomey army. When her father's kingdom is threatened by the French, Guanya Pau takes matters into her own hands and leads a group of female warriors into battle.The novel explores themes of gender roles, cultural identity, and colonialism. It also provides a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Dahomey, including its customs, traditions, and religious beliefs.Overall, ""Guanya Pau: A Story Of An African Princess"" is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on an often-overlooked period of African history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
