Shaihu Umar: Slavery in Africa: A Historical Novel about Slavery in Africa by Al

Description: Shaihu Umar: Slavery in Africa by Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Beverly Mack, Mervyn Hiskett A family saga, written by the first Federal Prime Minister of Nigeria. It focuses on the struggles of Umar and his mother, and describes Umars 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 practice the Islamic religion. This great African family saga, written by the first Federal Prime Minister of Nigeria, focuses on the struggles of young Umar and his mother and describes Umars dramatic journey across the desert with a slave caravan. 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. Details ISBN1558760067 Pages 144 Publisher Markus Wiener Publishing Inc Year 1994 Translator Mervyn Hiskett ISBN-10 1558760067 ISBN-13 9781558760066 Format Paperback Publication Date 1994-12-31 Short Title SHAIHU UMAR Language English Media Book DEWEY FIC Edition American ed Imprint Markus Wiener Publishing Inc Place of Publication Princeton Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations Author Mervyn Hiskett Subtitle A Historical Novel about Slavery in Africa DOI 10.1604/9781558760066 Series Topics in World History AU Release Date 2016-02-14 NZ Release Date 2016-02-14 UK Release Date 2016-02-14 Edition Description American ed Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 1994-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101171784;

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