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Liberia as American-like colony and port of Monrovia
The piece surveys Liberia as a near American clone in history language and governance, noting Monrovia as the capital with a harbor scene and a shoreward landing process. It highlights the Liberian customs officer’s demand of $100, the Schofield rifle legacy, and the colonial-era streets Water Street and Ashman Street with colonial-era buildings and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Wasahington
Iberia
America
United States
Noo
Monrovia Bay
Liberia
Little Republic
Africa
Monrovia
Cape Mount
Monrovia Point
Mesurado
Ain
Water Street
Tene Tee
Freetown
Dakar
Ashman Street
War Department
Representatives
Frank H Schofield
United States Navy
Liberian Frontier Force
Liberia Army
Schofield Rifles
Schofields
Cota