Zanzibar
The Island Metropolis of Eastern Africa
1st Edition
Published on 30. October 1967
Book
Hardback
556 pages
978-0-7146-1098-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a historical ethnography of the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. It describes local legends, and their important social function in recording and constituting the oral history of the islands. The book also provides a detailed and lively account of the society in the islands.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1190 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7146-1098-6 (9780714610986)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
W. H. Ingrams
Content
Preface, Introductory, Part I - Historical, A. Early History and External Influences, B. Later History of the Native Tribes, C. History of Modern Zanzibar, Part II - Ethnological, A. Foreign Influences, B. Native Tribes of Zanzibar, Bibliography, Index