Book

Pilgrims in a strange land: Hausa communities in Chad

Columbia University Press • New York, N.Y. • Published In 1976 • Pages:

By: Works, John A..

Abstract
In this monograph, Works describes the culture of the Hausa in Chad. Many Hausa have settled in Chad because Chad has been a major part of a route that pilgrims traveled to reach Mecca. In the course of their pilgrimage many Hausa and other groups have settled permanently in Chad. The role of the Hausa as traders is another important reason for their presence in Chad. The pilgramage and trade are also important factors in the formation of a distinctive Hausa culture. Works suggests that these factors may also lead to a decline in the Hausa culture in Chad.
Subjects
Travel
Ritual
External migration
Retail marketing
External relations
Settlement patterns
culture
Hausa
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ronald N. Johnson ; 1995
Field Date
December 1969 - February 1971
Coverage Date
ca. 1800-1970
Coverage Place
Chad
Notes
John A. Works, Jr.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-273) and index
LCCN
76023138
LCSH
Hausa (African people)