The boy who spat in Sargrenti's eye

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Manu Herbstein - Author

Kofi’s diary offers a young witness’s perspective on British military destruction in Ghana.

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Kofi’s diary offers a young witness’s perspective on British military destruction in Ghana.

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The historical events include bombardment, towns being razed, looting and a city set on fire.

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This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.

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