Africa / Jocelyn Murray.
| Author/creator | Murray, Jocelyn, 1929- |
| Other author | Stewart, Brian A. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. updated by Brian A. Stewart. |
| Publication Info | New York : Chelsea House, ©2007. |
| Description | 96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Cultural 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 92) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780816068265 |
| ISBN | 0816068267 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 960 M9644A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |