African Native Literature: Or Proverbs, Tales, Fables, and Historical Fragments in the Kanuri or Bornu Languages (1854)

African Native Literature: Or Proverbs, Tales, Fables, And Historical Fragments In The Kanuri Or Bornu Languages (1854) is a book written by Sigismund Wilhelm Koelle. The book is a collection of various literary works, including proverbs, tales, fables, and historical fragments, that were originally written in the Kanuri or Bornu languages. The author provides translations of these works into English, making them accessible to a wider audience. The book offers a unique insight into the literature and culture of West Africa during the mid-19th century. It is an important resource for scholars of African literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the region.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.