Lamu : history, society, and family in an East African port city

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Lamu : history, society, and family in an East African port city

by Patricia W. Romero

M. Wiener, c1997

  • : pbk

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-304) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A history of Lamu, once an important East African port city, now an unspoiled tourist destination. It covers the impact of slavery and the slave trade, the introduction of British colonial rule, health issues, agricultural practices, religious and ceremonial practices, family life, and more.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB23205728
  • ISBN
    • 9781558761070
  • LCCN
    96045647
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Princeton, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 310 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
  • Subject Headings
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