Myths and Legends of the Swahili (MS 316354a)

Material Information

Title:
Myths and Legends of the Swahili (MS 316354a)
Series Title:
Knappert Collection :
Creator:
Knappert, Jan ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Photocopy of handwritten manuscript, with corrections and additional leaves in ink and pencil

Notes

Abstract:
This is a corrected manuscript of the book Myths and Legends of the Swahili, which was published in 1970 by Heinemann. In addition to text, the manuscript contains contents pages and sketches for title pages. ( en )
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Date of Composition is unknown
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Languages: English (Roman script)
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Extent: 179 leaves plus 30 leaves
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Incipit: The present collection of Swahili myths and legends in English translation is intended to make Swahili mthology and folklore better known to the English reading public
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VIAF (name authority) : Knappert, Jan : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/12987
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Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
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Donated by the author, Dr. J. Knappert in June 1974
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Publication information: Knappert, Jan. 1970. Myths and Legends of the Swahili. London: Heinemann Educational

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item may be in the public domain. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 316354 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 316354a ( SOAS manuscript number )