Publisher's Synopsis
Zanzibar Tales: Told By Natives Of The East Coast Of Africa is a collection of folktales and stories from the island of Zanzibar, located off the coast of East Africa. The book was first published in 1901 and was written by George W. Bateman, who collected the tales from the native people of Zanzibar. The stories in the book include traditional African folktales, legends, and myths, and are told in a simple and engaging style. The tales cover a wide range of topics, including love, adventure, magic, and morality. Some of the stories feature animals as the main characters, while others focus on human characters. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of the people of Zanzibar and their storytelling traditions. Overall, Zanzibar Tales is an entertaining and enlightening read for anyone interested in African folklore and storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
