Zanzibar Tales: Told by Natives of the East Coast of Africa (1901)

Zanzibar Tales: Told By Natives Of The East Coast Of Africa (1901) is a collection of traditional folktales and legends from the East Coast of Africa, as told by native storytellers. The book was compiled and edited by George W. Bateman, who spent several years living and working in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. The tales featured in the book are a mix of animal fables, moral parables, and supernatural stories, and offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Swahili people. The book is written in English and includes illustrations by A. B. Frost. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African folklore and storytelling traditions.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.