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The Kurds of Iraq. Iarticle 1940 • Johnson, J. C. A.
Kurds • Middle East > Middle East
Johnson was an officer in the British Army who had numerous contacts with the Kurds of Iraq. In this article he briefly discusses their dwellings and clothing, and gives information on their customs, religious beliefs, language, social system and mor...The Kurds of Iraq. IIarticle 1940 • Johnson, J. C. A.
Kurds • Middle East > Middle East
In this second article by Squadron Leader Johnson the annual activities of the nomadic, semi-nomadic, and settled Kurds, the life history of a Kurd from birth to marriage, and the tobacco and mercantile business among the Kurds are described. The att...The Fanti Asafuarticle 1932 • Johnson, J. C. de Graft
Akan • Africa > Western Africa
This article is a brief account of the composition and activities of the warrior organization of the Cape Coast Fanti. Included are a summary of its history, a description of the divisions and their officers, their ceremonies, and their part in wars ...