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041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
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100	1		_aTūnisī, Muḥammad ibn ʻUmar, _d-1857
245	1	0	_aTravels of an Arab merchant in Soudan (the Black Kingdoms of Central Africa)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_a" ... abridgment of Dr. Perron's French version of the narrative, written in Arabic, by Sheikh Mohammed of Tunis"--Preface
500			_aRelease date is 2023-05-31
505	0		_aI. Darfur -- II. Wadaï.
508			_aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Travels of an Arab Merchant in Soudan (The Black Kingdoms of Central Africa)" by Bayle St. John is an abridged historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative derives from the original Arabic of Sheikh Mohammed of Tunis and recounts his journey to the Black Kingdoms of Central Africa, specifically focusing on the regions of Darfur and Wadaï. Through Sheikh Mohammed's experiences, the book explores the rich culture, customs, and the challenges faced in these remote territories. The opening of the narrative delves into the Sheikh's ancestry, with background information about his grandfather's journey from Tunisia to the Arabian Peninsula and ultimately to the African Kingdoms. It recounts the family's pilgrimage, their trials in foreign lands, and the circumstances leading to the Sheikh's arrival in Darfur, where he establishes connections and encounters various tribes, including both interactions of hospitality and hostility. The text sets the stage for a broader exploration of the intricate relationships between trade, cultural exchanges, and the socio-political dynamics in these largely unexplored regions. The protagonist's personal history intertwines with the historical and cultural landscape he navigates, offering readers a glimpse of life in these fascinating kingdoms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Chapman and Hall, 1854
653			_aWadai (Sultanate) -- Description and travel
653			_aDarfur (Sudan) -- Description and travel
700	1		_aPerron, Dr. _q(Nicolas), _d1798-1876
700	1		_aSt. John, Bayle, _d1822-1859
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/travelsanarabme00johngoog
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70889
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