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Explore the peoples and landscapes of East Africa through the eyes of early field study. This concise survey introduces the diverse groups that inhabited the region long before modern borders. Rich in detail, it contrasts hunter-gatherer and farming peoples, notes shifts in wealth and trade, and paints everyday life against vast savannas, dense forests, and bustling market towns. The volume blends anthropological notes with vivid scenes of villages, rituals, and social structures, offering readers a window into a world where cattle, crops, and clan loyalties shape daily life.
From the pastoral Masai to the farming Akikuyu and the crop‑oriented Baganda, the book traces how each group organizes work, religion, and family life. It explains hunting practices, ceremonial customs, and the practical tools—spears, traps, and harpoons—that keep communities safe and fed. You’ll also see how trade, currency, and market towns fit into larger regional networks, and how myths and laws govern behavior and justice.
- Profiles of major East African groups and how they differ in food, dress, and social roles
- Everyday practices: hunting, farming, trading, and the use of tools and weapons
- Beliefs, rituals, and clan systems that guide community life
- Historical context for early exploration and the region’s cultural landscape
Ideal for readers curious about the region’s history, peoples, and cultures, this edition stands as a clear, accessible introduction to East Africa’s diverse native societies.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers to East Africa during a tumultuous period of exploration, warfare, and colonization. The author, an early 20th-century anthropologist, provides firsthand observations of the region's diverse tribes and their daily life, shedding light on aspects of their culture rarely documented before this book's publication. Rooted in both personal experience and historical context, the book discusses topics such as tribal rituals, social structures, warfare practices, and the impact of European influence on East African traditions. The author's detailed descriptions bring to life the complexities of different tribes, including their belief systems, artistic practices, and economic activities. By preserving these observations, the author safeguards a unique record of East African cultures, offering valuable insights into their traditions and the challenges they faced during this transformative era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330122112_0
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