Hausa Sayings and Folklore

By Roland S. Fletcher

Book Overview

Hausa Sayings and Folklore is a book written by Roland S. Fletcher that explores the rich cultural heritage of the Hausa people of West Africa. The book is a collection of traditional sayings, proverbs, and folktales that have been passed down through generations of Hausa people. The author provides a detailed analysis and interpretation of each saying and story, giving readers a deeper understanding of the Hausa culture and worldview. The book covers a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, wisdom, morality, and the supernatural. It also includes a glossary of Hausa words and phrases, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating culture. Overall, Hausa Sayings and Folklore is a captivating and informative read that sheds light on the rich history and traditions of the Hausa people.1912. With a vocabulary of new words. This little book contains the notebook in which between the years of 1904 and 1910 unpublished Hausa phrases and words were noted down whenever heard during the author's stay in Northern Nigeria. They are published with the hope that students of Hausa may find them useful in the attainment of a more perfect knowledge both of the spoken language and of the native's mental and physical modes of recreation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076614898X
• ISBN13: 9780766148987
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"