Ashanti By R.S. Rattray

In the early 20th century, British anthropologist R. S. Rattray produced one of the most detailed studies of the Asante people ever written. His book Ashanti, first published in 1923, documents the religion, customs, political structures, and worldview of the Asante Kingdom in present-day Ghana.
 
While written during the colonial era, Rattray’s work remains an important historical record because he spent years learning the Twi language, speaking directly with chiefs, priests, and elders, and documenting traditions that were largely preserved through oral history.
 
This book gives readers a rare window into how the Asante people understood spirituality, authority, ancestry, and the unseen world.