Customer Review: To the casual observer Africa looks to be the "heart of darkness' or the "dark continent" found in Joseph Conrad. From the bits of news and information gleaned from the Western press, it would appear that the entire continent is a cauldron of ethnic diversity simmering under the heat of individual... more info
Customer Review: This is a compelling story, but it's full of inference and excessively fluffy. From a historian's perspective Huffman does not have enough evidence to be legitimate. If you're looking for a real history of either Mississippi or West Africa (my two areas of expertise) look elsewhere.
Customer Review: Many people who are interested in Africa have always been disappointed that there are so few books on Liberia. Liberia has such a fascinating history that it is a shame that it has been ignored for so long. A country that was founded by freed American slaves deserves better. The story of the country... more info
Customer Review: Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Religion and world view 21
3 Literature and media 41
4 Art, architecture, and housing 59
5 Cuisine and traditional dress 79
6 Gender roles, marriage, and family 91
7 Social customs and lifestyle 109
8 Music and... more info
Customer Review: As a Liberian, author Kulah has experience all of the devastation of the seven years of internal war and strife that afflicted his country. He knows first hand capture and threats to him personally. He is one who suffered the loss of many of his friends. There is a reality and accuracy about his... more info
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