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The Diary of John Holt
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This diary is introduced by Cecil R. Holt, who provides a short biography of John Holt and includes a series of letters from Holt to his parents, various employers, and his brother, all showcasing his good business sense and duty to his family. The diary details the life of John Holt for the duration of his first voyage to and residence on Fernando Po, spanning the period 1862-1872 and documenting his rise within the trade industry, the nature of trade and governance he witnessed whilst in Africa, and musings over his family and his Christian faith. Several photographs of Holt and his contemporaries have been included.
Title: The Diary of John Holt
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This diary is introduced by Cecil R.
Holt, who provides a short biography of John Holt and includes a series of letters from Holt to his parents, various employers, and his brother, all showcasing his good business sense and duty to his family.
The diary details the life of John Holt for the duration of his first voyage to and residence on Fernando Po, spanning the period 1862-1872 and documenting his rise within the trade industry, the nature of trade and governance he witnessed whilst in Africa, and musings over his family and his Christian faith.
Several photographs of Holt and his contemporaries have been included.
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