Africa / Jocelyn Murray.

Author/creator Murray, Jocelyn, 1929-
Other author Stewart, Brian A.
Format Book
Edition3rd ed. updated by Brian A. Stewart.
Publication InfoNew York : Chelsea House, ©2007.
Description96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCultural atlas for young people
Cultural atlas for young people. ^A263463
Contents Introduction -- Timelines -- History of Africa: Geography of Africa -- Climate and vegetation -- Earliest humans -- Kingdoms of Africa -- Greeks and Romans in Africa -- Europeans in Africa -- Portuguese -- African slaves trade -- Great trek -- Exploration of the interior -- Christian missionaries in Africa -- Islam in Africa -- Africa?s religions -- Distribution of people in Africa -- African peoples and languages -- Education and literacy -- African art -- Music and dance -- Houses -- Husuni Kubwa -- Regional guide to Africa: North Africa -- Nomadic life -- Cairo -- West Africa -- Dogon village -- Yoruba religion -- Asante ceremonial regalia -- Nigerian art: Bronze- and brass-casting -- W. Central Africa -- Mbuti encampment -- Northeast Africa -- Christians in Ethiopia -- East Africa -- Game parks of East Africa -- S.E. Central Africa -- Zimbabwe -- Mineral resources -- Southern Africa -- Hunter-gatherers -- Africa in the world -- Glossary -- Further reading/Web sites -- Gazetteer -- Index.
Abstract Presents information on the history and various regions and cultures of Africa.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 92) and index.
ISBN9780816068265
ISBN0816068267

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 960 M9644A ✔ Available Place Hold