Specimens Of Bantu Folklore: From Northern Rhodesia (1921)

By J. Torrend

Book Overview

Specimens of Bantu Folklore: From Northern Rhodesia is a book written by J. Torrend and published in 1921. The book is a collection of traditional folklore stories and legends from the Bantu people of Northern Rhodesia, which is now known as Zambia. The stories are presented in their original form, with translations and annotations provided by the author. The book includes tales of animals, spirits, and humans, as well as stories that explain the origins of various customs and traditions. The author provides historical context and cultural background for each story, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in African folklore and culture. Overall, Specimens of Bantu Folklore is a fascinating and insightful look into the rich oral traditions of the Bantu people of Northern Rhodesia.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: 1120752191
• ISBN13: 9781120752192
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"