On the Backwaters of the Nile: Studies of Some Child Races of Central Africa (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. L. Kitching

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260041572 ISBN 13: 9780260041579

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the lives, languages, and stories of Central Africa through field notes, proverbs, and fables.

This edition weaves together observations on social life, language, and custom across Uganda’s communities. It shows how daily life, marriage, work, and changing economies shape tradition, belief, and practice. Readers glimpse camp-fire storytelling, the power of idioms, and the practical tests missionaries and travelers used to gauge language mastery.

• Insight into language, dialects, proverbs, and how they reveal culture.
• Fables and oral narratives that illustrate common values and problem-solving tricks.
• Early observations on social life, gender roles, labor, and the impact of modernization.
• A window into field study, translation challenges, and the rhythm of camp-fire conversations.

Ideal for readers of ethnography, African studies, or travel writing who want a grounded look at language and life in Uganda.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260041572
• ISBN 13: 9780260041579
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 414