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The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings.

The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings.


by Olaudah Equiano

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

A touchstone of the abolutionist movement, orginally published in 17989. Kidnapped in Benin and sold into salvery, Equiano served in thr Roayl Navy, was shipped off to the Caribbean -- and ended his life as a celebrated author, married with children in England. (USA165, $13.00)

Nomads of Niger

Nomads of Niger


by Carol Beckwith | Marion Van Offelen

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1993
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

For this extended photographic essay, famed photographer traveled among the Wodaabe nomads of central Niger for a year and a half, giving her intimate access to the daily life of a family of cattle herders. (WAF52, $29.98)

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals


by Jonathan Kingdon

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 476 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

This stunningly-illustrated, comprehensive field guide by a leading authority includes Kingdon's 480 exquisite color paintings. (AFR32, $49.50)

African Art, An Introduction

African Art, An Introduction


by Frank Willett

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A concise, well illustrated overview of the art and culture of Africa, portraying the range of spectacular art produced throughout the ages. (AFR18, $21.95)

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