I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills. The Equator runs across these highlands, a hundred miles to the North, and the farm lay at an altitude of over six thousand feet. In the day-time you felt that you had got high up, near to the sun, but the early mornings and evenings were limpid and restful, and the nights were cold.

The geographical position, and the height of the land combined to create a landscape that had not its like in all the world. There was no fat on it and no luxuriance anywhere; it was Africa distilled up through six thousand feet, like the strong and refined essence of a continent. – Isak Dinesen

This comprehensive guidebook to Africa is a carefully organized resource for teaching children and adolescents about African culture. It is divided into geographical regions so that each can be highlighted and contrasted. The songs, fairytales, mythologies, biographies, art, and recipes are highlighted with practical activities for each grade including kindergarten.

This is an invaluable book for teachers in elementary and high school, as well as for homeschool parents. Based on this extensive, well-researched book, Waldorf teachers have created a full unit on Africa. Teachers and parents will welcome this revised edition. Hear the Voice of the Griot!

Extensively illustrated in black and white.

C O N T E N T S

Foreword 1992 Preface 1992 Preface 2017 Acknowledgments Introduction
How to Use this Book

Section One: African Geography Section Two: African History Section Three: Regions of Africa Section Four: The Inner Africa Section Five: Fairy Tales, Fables, Myths, and Poems Section Six: Saints and Other Holy Figures Section Seven: Other Aspects of African Culture

Conclusion Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index