Geographical History of Africa

This Black explorer's history of Africa has survived savage Beasties, Pirates, & 500 years to guide us on an incredible journey across the African continent in 1994. When he was converted to Christianity his name was changed to John Leo Africanus after Pope Leo the Tenth. He graduated from the University of Fez in 1841. Africanus traveled extensively & he went on to become a great African navigator, pilot, map-maker, explorer, scholar & diplomat. The last part of the 14th century he translated his nine books, descriptions of Africa into four European languages: French, Latin, Spanish & Italian. The nine book, description of Africa was compiled from his many trips into the interior of Africa: the nine-book & the descriptions of Africa were originally written in Arabic. It was commissioned in 1600 by Queen Elizabeth the First of England, so Mr. John Pory could translate them into English. A GEOGRAPHICAL HISTORIES OF AFRICA is a critical tool, a springboard from which to measure the transformation of the African continent: Luther Jones' revised edition of this classic text emerges at a critical period in African history & at a time of rising awareness of a cultural identity among people of African heritage. Do not miss out on this fascinating book that helped to write African history. For ordering information please write or call: 1330 Silverton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 412-241-8653.