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Summary of Contents: The Liongo Saga: the life and works of Liongo Fumo wa Ba-Uriy, prince, poet and warrior, the national hero of the Swahili people by Hichens, William, -1944

Author: Hichens, William, -1944

Title: The Liongo Saga: the life and works of Liongo Fumo wa Ba-Uriy, prince, poet and warrior, the national hero of the Swahili people

On the works of Liongo Fumo Includes illustrations. Other copies without illustrations at ms. 53493 and ms. 205000

Language(s): English and Swahili

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Form: codex

Extent: 165 f.

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History

Origin: 1939 CE

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"Swahili Manuscripts Collections".

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