Just north of the Equator, where the Great Rift Valley provides some of the most spectacular scenery in Kenya, lies Samburuland, an inhospitable area but the home of the proud, tough, semi-nomadic pastoralists of the Samburu tribe. Like its more famous relatives, the Maasai, this race continues to withstand efforts to impose an alien culture, and live as it has always done. The Samburu follow a rigid social structure in which the guidance of an astrologer, the rule of the elders and the power of a curse maintain law and ...
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Just north of the Equator, where the Great Rift Valley provides some of the most spectacular scenery in Kenya, lies Samburuland, an inhospitable area but the home of the proud, tough, semi-nomadic pastoralists of the Samburu tribe. Like its more famous relatives, the Maasai, this race continues to withstand efforts to impose an alien culture, and live as it has always done. The Samburu follow a rigid social structure in which the guidance of an astrologer, the rule of the elders and the power of a curse maintain law and order. Tribal life centres around ceremonies, the most significant being circumcision, symbolizing the beginning of adulthood as a "moran", or warrior - a period when a young man is in his prime, has few responsibilities, and enjoys the adoration of the girls of his clan. Cattle are the Samburu's most important possession - they give him status in his community and form the bridewealth which will enable him to buy a wife from a good family. This is an account of the life and traditions of the Samburu. The author, who served in the King's African Rifles and with the Kenya army, travelled extensively through the region collecting material for this photographic record.
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Large 4to, 223 pages, coloured map, numerous coloured photographs: author spent 35 years in KENYA, travelled extensively and made a special study of the Samburu and their lifestyle, magnificent photographs; hardback, vg vg dw (one closed tear repaired to verso) BOLDLY SIGNED by author to title page SCARCE THUS. A heavy book that may attract extra postage.
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F. Folio. original printed paper wraps; pp. 224, with numerous illustrations. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy.
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F- Folio. original printed paper wraps (corners a little rubbed); pp. 224, with numerous illustrations. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A near fine copy.
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VG+ in VG jacket. VG+/VG. Folio. original black boards (slightly rubbed, some spotting to leaf edges, else clean & bright) in dustwrapper priced £35.00 (a little rubbed & nicked, sunning to spine); pp. 224, with numerous illustrations. Heavy item (2 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy.
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Good. A former library book with all the expected stamps stickers and markings. Some shelf storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The dustjacket is covered in protective plastic. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
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Fair in Fair dust jacket. 1856260437. 223 pages. Magnificent colour photography. "No book on the Samburu has previously been published which combines such meticulous and hitherto unrecorded accounts of fascinating customs and ceremonies with such exceptional illustrations."-from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. A worthy reading copy.; Folio-over 12"-15" tall; Samburu Illustrated Works Colour Photography Africa.
