Ubena Of The Rivers

Published by George Allen & Unwin, London, 1935

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First edition with "First Published In 1935" the only statement. Hardcover in royal blue cloth with spine lettererd in gilt. 444 pp. with index + 4 pp. publisher's advert at rear. Frontispiece two image photographic portraits of the late Chief Towegale Kiwanga I and Chief Towegale Kiwanga, who authored Chapter II. Five additional photographic plates, two folding maps, and folding pedigree chart. A tight, internally clean and bright example though the spine is well faded, gilt still clear., and 1951 dated ownership notation top corner of the front pasetedown. Ethnography and history of the Ulanga Valley Bena tribe from the East African wetlands in present day Tanzania. The Culwicks write in the Preface, "We have attempted to put before the reader not necessarily an exhaustive study but a balanced picture of the life and outlook of a typical Bantu tribe. The author's drew largely on oral history of the indiginous people and the work examines religion, custom, property, customary law, agriculture, mutual aid, bridal wealth, familiy relationships, medicine men and more. …

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Title
Ubena Of The Rivers
Author
A.T. & G.M. Culwick
Publisher
George Allen & Unwin, London
Publication year
1935
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First edition.
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