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Basil Davidson discusses Africa and his book "Lost Cities of Africa," part 1

DURATION: 00:37:07

Synopsis

British historian and writer Basil Davidson discusses Africa and his book "Lost Cities of Africa." Part 1. Part two of this recording also features Anne Graham Bell and Tony Mott discussing London's youth while Studs was in England. They are not included here, in part 1.

Details

Duration
37 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Topics

World History & Politics African American History & Culture

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Davidson, Basil Bell, Anne Graham. Mott, Tony. Lost cities of Africa. Authors, American. England England--Description and travel Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Africa--Description and travel Africa Racism Communalism--Africa Black Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Oral history--Africa. Ethnology Timbuktu African culture Islam

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