African Heroes

African Heroes by Naomi Mitchison. Published by Farrar Straus & Giroux, New York, NY, 1971. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound in Laminated DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG in Chipped DJ. Discarded Library Book. 205 Pgs. ISBN 0374301654. LCCN 77-87211. Illustrated by William Stobbs. These accounts of 11 African heroes range in subject from the semi-legendary Sundiata, king of ancient Mali, to Cetshwayo, the last great warrior king of the Zulu, who died after defeat and humiliation by the British. The cover the centuries between 1300 and 1900 when white colonialism reached its peak. These stories spring from the oral traditions of the people. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20308.