Account of the author's travels through West Africa, Egypt and Iran, Central Asia, India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia, areas of the world that are being torn apart by cultural rivalries and the re-emergence of ethnic divisiveness.
An exploration of United States immigrants from West Africa that discusses their country of origin and culture and includes personal stories about the experiences of immigrants and their children.
Discusses the history, geography, and climate of West Africa, covering ancient kingdoms, colonialism, independence, religion, arts, the family, and the community.
When former Special Forces officer Mitch is offered a dangerous undercover mission, he must trust his five new teammates as they rescue a West African freedom fighter.
Looks at the life of British explorer Mary Kingsley, focusing on her experiences after she decided to buck tradition and travel to the Congo in 1893, and discussing her studies of the fish and people of the West African country.
A survey of the legends and history of the West African kingdoms of Oyo, Benin, and Ashanti, with discussion of the slave trade and its effect on the peoples of the Guinea Coast.
Covers the history of West Africa from the fifteenth to the early twentieth century, including political systems, economic activities, daily life, religion, and arts and crafts.