Hausa Tales and Traditions: An English Translation of Tatsuniyoyi Na Hausa Originally Compiled by Frank Edgar. Volume I
Frank Cass & Co. [later Routledge], 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Item #135355
ISBN: 0714617180
440 pages. The first English translation of the massive collection of Hausa folklore, history, and literary texts from Nigeria and surrounding parts of Africa. The first of three volumes. Volume I only. First edition (first printing). Near fine in a price-clipped, else near fine dust jacket. Clean inside. No highlighting or underlining.
First Published in 1969. This is a translation from Hausa of Frank Edgar's three volumes of his African folktale, Tatsunijoyi Na Hausa, his major work. The Hausa whose folklore Edgar recorded so industriously are the largest ethnic group in Northern Nigeria and number many millions.
Price: $95.00