About this title: A family saga, written by the first Federal Prime Minister of Nigeria. It focuses on the struggles of Umar and his mother, and describes Umar's dramatic journey across the desert with a slave caravan. It provides a glimpse into the lives of women and children in a black Islamic society.
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Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Description: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: SOME ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: SOME ] [ Writing: SOME ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: SOME ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Description: Excellent. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Description: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: SOME ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: M. Wiener Pub. Pub Date: 11/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 80. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: M. Wiener Pub.
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781558760066ISBN:1558760067
Description: Very Good. 1558760067. Light general wear, a bit rubbed at spine ends and corners, one sentence highlighted, otherwise clean bright interior pages.; Topics in World History; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 80 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Markus Wiener Pub, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781558760066ISBN:1558760067
Description: New. 8vo 1558760067 NEW copy, NO marks, clean and firm Northern Nigeria, just before the turn of the century-a time of unrest and civil war, when the trans-Saharan slave trade still flourished. Against this turbulent backdrop is set the story of the Hausa, a black African people who practiced the Islamic religion. Rich in adventure, it also provides a rare and vivid glimpse into the lives of women and children in a black Islamic society and their survival in a troubled age. This great African ... read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Markus Wiener Publications, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9781558760066ISBN:1558760067
Description: Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1-55876-006-7. 79 pp. Corners lightly rubbed. Appears unread. Set in Nigeria at the turn of the century is the story of a Hausa boy and his mother, and their journey across the Sahara with a slave caravan. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: New York, Markus Wiener [
Date Published: 1989]
ISBN-13:9781558760066ISBN:1558760067
Description: Original language publication was 1934. Translated from Hausa by Mervyn Hiskett. Introduction for this American edition by Beverly B. Mack. Softcover, very good condition. ISBN 1558760067. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: M. Wiener Pub
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781558760066ISBN:1558760067
Description: Acceptable. Former Library Book and/or book has writing/highlighting * If you can deal with the writing/markings, this is a great deal! * read more
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