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This volume investigates the cultural and philosophical framework of the Ashanti people through the systematic collection and translation of their traditional proverbs. Robert Sutherland Rattray, a colonial anthropologist and expert in West African cultures, compiled these sayings to preserve the linguistic nuances and social values of the Ashanti. The work serves as a primary source document, presenting the original Twi text alongside English translations to provide insight into the moral, legal, and social codes of the society.
What You Will Find
Scholars and anthropologists frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the social structure and intellectual history of the Ashanti people. Readers should note that the text is a historical reproduction and maintains the academic density and formatting of its original publication era.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1979-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0198231474
ISBN-13:
9780198231479
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