The Nandi: Their Language And Folklore (1909) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104353568)

The Nandi: Their Language And Folklore is a book written by Alfred Claud Hollis and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive study of the Nandi people, a tribe living in the highlands of Kenya. The author, who was a British colonial administrator and anthropologist, provides a detailed analysis of the Nandi language, including its grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. He also explores the Nandi folklore, myths, and legends, and their cultural practices, such as marriage, initiation, and funeral rites. The book is based on the author's fieldwork and observations during his tenure as a colonial administrator in the Nandi region. It is a valuable resource for scholars of linguistics, anthropology, and African studies, as well as anyone interested in the culture and history of the Nandi people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alfred Claud Hollis
ISBN-10: 1104353563
ISBN-13: 9781104353568
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 456
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d