The Victoria Nyanza: The Land, the Races and Their Customs, With Specimens of Some of the Dialects (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Paul Kollmann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331848635 ISBN 13: 9780331848632

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Victoria Nyanza comes to life as a vast central lake of Africa, revealing how geography, history, and culture meet on its shores. This edition offers clear context and vivid details to help readers explore the region with confidence.

From the lake’s size and location to its chain of islands and surrounding mountain ranges, the book provides a focused look at the Nyanza’s geography, hydrology, and ethnographic landscape. It also introduces the Wassindja and Ukerewe people, their settlements, daily life, crafts, and the ways they interact with the lake and its resources.

What you’ll experience:

• A concise overview of Lake Victoria’s geography and major coastal features
• Profiles of local communities around the Nyanza and their customs
• Insights into daily life, including housing, dress, tools, and vessels
• Notes on trade, transportation, and the use of the lake for livelihood

Ideal for readers of travel writing, ethnography, and African history seeking a grounded introduction to the lake region.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331848635
• ISBN 13: 9780331848632
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 270