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West Africa

1998
Introduces the landscape, climate, natural resources, people, and culture of the countries of West Africa.

The ends of the earth

a journey at the dawn of the 20th century
1996
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.

West African Americans

2010
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.

Centuries of greatness

the West African kingdoms, 750-1900
1995
An account of the history, architecture, and artistic achievements of West African kingdoms up to 1900.

West Africa

2002
Discusses the history, geography, and climate of West Africa, covering ancient kingdoms, colonialism, independence, religion, arts, the family, and the community.

Jungle Force

2010
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.

Mary Kingsley

explorer of the Congo
2004
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.

The orphan girl and other stories

West African folk tales
2001
Explores the roots of the storytelling tradition in the history and culture of West Africa.

Oyo, Benin, Ashanti

the Guinea coast
1996
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.

West African states

15th century to colonial era
1999
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.

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