| Author |
Tūnisī, Muḥammad ibn ʻUmar, -1857 |
| Translator |
Perron, Dr. (Nicolas), 1798-1876 |
| Translator |
St. John, Bayle, 1822-1859 |
| Title |
Travels of an Arab merchant in Soudan (the Black Kingdoms of Central Africa)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Chapman and Hall, 1854.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
" ... abridgment of Dr. Perron's French version of the narrative, written in Arabic, by Sheikh Mohammed of Tunis"--Preface
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| Contents |
I. Darfur -- II. Wadaï.
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| Credits |
Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Travels of an Arab Merchant in Soudan (The Black Kingdoms of Central Africa)" by Bayle St. John is an abridged historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative derives from the original Arabic of Sheikh Mohammed of Tunis and recounts his journey to the Black Kingdoms of Central Africa, specifically focusing on the regions of Darfur and Wadaï. Through Sheikh Mohammed's experiences, the book explores the rich culture, customs, and the challenges faced in these remote territories. The opening of the narrative delves into the Sheikh's ancestry, with background information about his grandfather's journey from Tunisia to the Arabian Peninsula and ultimately to the African Kingdoms. It recounts the family's pilgrimage, their trials in foreign lands, and the circumstances leading to the Sheikh's arrival in Darfur, where he establishes connections and encounters various tribes, including both interactions of hospitality and hostility. The text sets the stage for a broader exploration of the intricate relationships between trade, cultural exchanges, and the socio-political dynamics in these largely unexplored regions. The protagonist's personal history intertwines with the historical and cultural landscape he navigates, offering readers a glimpse of life in these fascinating kingdoms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Wadai (Sultanate) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Darfur (Sudan) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70889 |
| Release Date |
May 31, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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