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4to; original dark brown boards, lettered in gilt on spine; price-clipped laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pictorial endpapers; pp. 192, incl. index; liberally illustrated with full-colour photographs. Top edge of dustwrapper very slightly curled; top edge a little foxed. Very good condition. "Africa is changing fast: ancient cultures - dominated by tribal customs, the rhythm of the seasons, rites and hierarchies, age groups and elders - exist side by side with airports and skyscrapers. Nowhere is this contrast greater than in Kenya . This comprehensive study of Bantu, Nilotic and Cushitic-speaking peoples provides an insight into 45 main ethnic groups and over 140 sub-groups. The text is illustrated by 180 full-colour photographs. Portraits of Africa is an important contribution to our understanding of the early social structures which have shaped human society and destiny for thousands of years.".

hardcover. Profusely illustrated Ilustrador. 1st. 4to, 192 pp. Spine of dj faded, else a fine copy in dust jacket.

large 4to (22x29 cms), 142 pages (unpaginated), hundreds of photographs (a few in colour), brief Introductory text : unique collection of photographs chronicles his early life, the struggle for Uhuru & "the ten great years of progress" since Independence; paperback, a little wear to exterior hinges & edges ow vg RARE east africa kenya kenyan politics kenyatta mzee kenya independence uhuru.