African Heroes

African Heroes by Naomi Mitchison. Published by Farrar Straus & Giroux, NY, 1971. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound w/Laminated DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: VG in Chipped DJ. Discarded Library Book. ISBN 0374301654. LCCN 77-87211. Illustrated by William Stobbs. These accounts of 11 African heroes range in subject from the semi-legendary Sundiata, king of ancient Mali, to Cetshwayo, the last great warrior king of the Zulu, who died after defeat and humiliation by the British. The cover the centuries between 1300 and 1900 when white colonialism reached its peak. These stories spring from the oral traditions of the people. 205 Pgs. Description text copyright 2009 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 20308.