History of the Lamu District (MS 53829b)

Material Information

Title:
History of the Lamu District (MS 53829b)
Series Title:
Hichens Collection :
Creator:
Isaac, F.W., fl. 1919 ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Typescript manuscript : In black, single-spaced type on thin paper

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Africa, East ( LCSH )
East Africa
Africa, East -- History ( LCSH )
East Africa -- History
Colonialism
Imperialism ( LCSH )
Local history ( LCSH )
Afrika, Mashariki - Historia
Genre:
Essays ( LCGFT )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Eastern Africa -- Lamu -- Lamu Island
Coordinates:
-2.269444 x 40.902222

Notes

Abstract:
The author considers the history of settlements and peoples in and around Lamu from the eighth century AD. He relies principally upon traditions shared with him by Lamu residents. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
General Note:
Languages: English (Roman script)
General Note:
Extent: 3 leaves
General Note:
Incipit: In endeavouring to give some idea of the history of the Lamu District and surrounding country, no accuracy can be claimed
General Note:
Purchased from Kegan Paul, 26 November 1948
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Lamu -- Lamu Island

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item is likely protected by copyright. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 53829 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 53829b ( SOAS manuscript number )