People of Africa by Edith A. How is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse cultures, traditions, and social structures of various African communities in the early 20th century. Through her travels and research, How provides an insightful look into the lives of different ethnic groups across the continent, highlighting their unique customs, languages, and ways of life. The book aims to foster understanding and appreciation for Africa's rich heritage, countering prevalent stereotypes and...

Tracing Roots gathers twelve foundational yet historically situated works that map global cultures through ethnographic description, antiquarian inquiry, archaeology, travel observation, and early physical anthropology. Its varied prose—catalogue, field report, comparative essay, and speculative synthesis—reveals both the breadth of anthropology's formative ambitions and the limits of its inherited classificatory frameworks. Studies of material culture, ritual, social organization, migrati...

In "People of Africa," Edith A. How masterfully weaves a tapestry of rich narratives that explore the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of the African continent. Through a blend of evocative prose and insightful analysis, How articulates the intricate social dynamics and the profound connections among various ethnic groups. Her literary style is characterized by a keen sense of observation and empathy, placing readers in the heart of the experiences and challenges faced by Africa...

Now we will think about the other two tribes who live in this country, but who are of quite a different race from the others. These little red and black Pigmy peoples do not have villages at all. They are all hunters, and each man wanders with his wife and children wherever he chooses. Then, near the village of some chief of another tribe, he collects grass and sticks, and builds a little house which is too small for an ordinary man to stand upright inside. The Pigmy people are not so dark...

In the north, the barbaric Hyksos still rule with unimaginable brutality. Queen Ahhotep, meanwhile, has recaptured much of the south -- but at a terrible price: her husband has been killed in combat and her elder son, Kames, was mysteriously poisoned. Ahhotep refuses to be crowned pharaoh and prepares her second son, young Amose, to take power instead. Thanks to her, the Egyptians are now ready for the final battle. They lay siege to Avaris, the Hyksos capital -- and once the city is taken...

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Sir Richard Francis Burton in "First Footsteps in East Africa." This groundbreaking travelogue takes you through uncharted territories, offering a firsthand account of a land rich in culture, wildlife, and mystery.What secrets lie hidden in the heart of East Africa?Burton’s vivid descriptions and meticulous observations provide an unparalleled glimpse into the landscapes and people he encountered dur...

Until 1912 Morocco had never suffered foreign domination, and its mountainous interior was as closed to foreigners as Tibet. Walter Harris was the exception. He lived in the country for more than thirty-five years, and as The Times correspondant he observed every aspect of its life. He describes the unfettered Sultanate in all its dark, melodramatic splendour. Harris was an intimate of at least three of the ruling Sultans and a man capable of befriending even his kidnapper. Included in thi...

Narrating his experiences in Africa, Baker has dwelled upon the wild and untamed beauty of the land. He elaborates the culture of the people, their religion as well as the wild-life and its habitat. The book offers a detailed study of the area with a profound personal touch and opinions of the author.

At the age of only twenty six, Alexander Burnes proved himself to be one of the most effective intelligence agents of his time. Making two dangerous journeys beyond the frontiers of the Indian Empire, he reported back via the East India Company to Downing Street on the geography and politics of the kingdoms that lay to the northwest as far as fabled Bokhara. He travelled simply, disguised as a local, but with his rapier-like mind, an ear for languages and an infectious charm and curiosity,...

In the 1890's, with the slave trade coming to and end and the market for ostrich feathers drying up,  the era of the great caravan was coming to and end. This short piece follows a Caravan from Tripoli across the Sahara to Central Africa.

Unsettled by the Persian advances into Africa from Egypt and feeling threatened by the increased Persian military presence along the East Coast of the Mediterranean from the Dardanelles all the way to the borders of Egypt; Carthage must act. The Persians are expecting a naval attack from a naval power so when the Carthaginians strike from the desert surprise is paramount. It is 339BC and Carthage faces its greatest enemy yet.