The book "Travels in West Africa in 1845-1846, Volume 1 (of 2): a journey from Weed to the kingdom of Dahomey to Adofodia in the interior" is a unique sketch of the journey of the British explorer John Duncan in the western part of the continent, starting from the coast in the area of Weed and ending in the unknown depths of Adofodia. The author tells in detail about his impressions of the local nature, the life of local residents and encounters with exotic animals. This book is an important document about the life and culture of West African peoples in the middle of the 19th century, which will help the reader to better understand the history and geography of this region.