Lamu: History, Society, and Family in an East African Port City History, Society, and Family in an East African Port City |
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| Author:
| Romero, Patricia W. |
| Series title: | Topics in World History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55876-106-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1997 |
| Publisher: | Markus Wiener Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $70.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.