Bantu Beliefs and Magic With Particular Reference to the Kikuyu and Kamba Tribes of Kenya Colony; Together With Some Reflections on East Africa After the War

C. W. Hobley; James G. Frazer

Published by H. F. & G. Witherby, London, 1922

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An illustrated first edition work on the beliefs of the Bantu people, written from first-hand experiences by Charles William Hobley. The first edition.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and nine plates.Collated, complete.A study on the beliefs, both religious and magical, of the Bantu peoples.By Charles William Hobley, this is a detailed monograph replete with information on a subject that, when this work was first published, was not well explored. In particular Hobley focuses on his time spent with the Kikuyu and Kamba tribes.Part I focuses on religion, Part II on magic, and Part III on miscellaneous.With an introduction by Sir James G. Frazer. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with some markings to the boards and spine, mostly to the front board. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small crack to the head of the front joint. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spotting. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 848P11

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bantu Beliefs and Magic With Particular ...

Publisher: H. F. & G. Witherby, London

Publication Date: 1922

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book