Magana Hausa: Native Literature Or Proverbs, Tales, Fables And Historical Fragments In The Hausa Language (1885)

By James Frederick Schön

Book Overview

Magana Hausa: Native Literature Or Proverbs, Tales, Fables And Historical Fragments In The Hausa Language (1885) is a book written by James Frederick Schon. The book is a collection of Hausa literature, including proverbs, tales, fables, and historical fragments. The Hausa language is a Chadic language spoken by the Hausa people, primarily in Nigeria and Niger. The book provides an insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Hausa people, their beliefs, customs, and traditions. The author, James Frederick Schon, was a British colonial administrator who lived and worked in Nigeria during the late 19th century. He compiled this book as a means of preserving the oral traditions of the Hausa people and making them accessible to a wider audience. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of African literature, history, and culture, as well as for anyone interested in learning more about the Hausa people and their language.To Which Is Added A Translation In English.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165605929
• ISBN13: 9781165605927
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"