Book

Kilimanjaro and its people: a history of the Wachagga, their laws, customs and legends, together with some account of the highest mountain in Africa

H. F. & G. WitherbyLondon • Published In 1924 • Pages:

By: Dundas, Charles.

Abstract
In writing this book it was the author's intention merely to amplify the writings of Bruno Gutmann which had been published up to that time. This volume remains however as the only general one volume description of the Chagga that we possess. The sections on the natural habitat and economic life are of special interest.
Subjects
Topography and geology
Climate
Water supply
Spirits and gods
Disasters
Community structure
Community heads
Chief executive
Warfare
Instigation of war
External relations
Prayers and sacrifices
Theory of disease
Dying
Puberty and initiation
Mode of marriage
Nuptials
Dwellings
Verbal arts
culture
Chagga
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert J. Theodoratus ; 1962 : Teferi Abate Adem; 2010
Field Date
ca. 1918
Coverage Date
1880-1924
Coverage Place
Chagga, Tanzania
Notes
Charles Dundas
LCCN
24013693
LCSH
Chaga (African people)
Kilimanjaro, Mount (Tanzania)