sahel

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sahel

Angry wind

through Muslim black Africa by truck, bus, boat, and camel
  • Tayler, Jeffrey
2005
A travel narrative of the Sahel, the lower expanse of the Sahara that contains the southernmost area of Islam. Describes Africa's poorest countries, Chad and Niger. Discusses the dangers of lethal harmattan winds and chronic civil wars as well as the patience and generosity of the residents of this region.

Countries of the Sahara

Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Upper Volta, and Western Sahara
  • Gilfond, Henry
1981
Describes the history, geography, and way of life of six arid African countries.
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