Nandi: Their Language And Folklore (1909)

The Nandi: Their Language and Folklore is a book written by Alfred Claud Hollis and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive study of the Nandi people, who are a tribe of the Kalenjin ethnic group living in the western highlands of Kenya. It covers their language, customs, traditions, beliefs, and folklore. The author, who was a British colonial administrator and ethnographer, spent several years living among the Nandi people and learning about their way of life. He collected and analyzed their oral traditions, myths, legends, and songs, and translated them into English. He also studied their language, which belongs to the Nilotic family and is closely related to other Kalenjin dialects.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the Nandi language, its grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. It provides examples of Nandi words and phrases, and explains their meanings and usage. The second part deals with Nandi folklore, including legends about their origin, tales of heroes and heroines, stories of animals and plants, and songs and dances. The Nandi: Their Language and Folklore is a valuable resource for scholars and students of African languages and cultures, as well as for anyone interested in the history and traditions of the Nandi people. It is written in a clear and accessible style, with many illustrations and examples, and reflects the author's deep respect and admiration for the Nandi culture.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.