Published by the Colonial Office in 1918, The West African Pocket Book is a comprehensive guide for British government officers working in West Africa. It covers a wide range of topics, from local customs and traditions to practical advice on day-to-day life in the region. With its detailed maps and insightful analysis, this book remains an important resource for scholars and historians studying the colonial era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.