Catalogue of the C. M. Doke Collection on African Languages in the Library of the University of Rhodesia Unknown - 1972

Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall & Co., 1972. BRAND NEW in PERFECT CONDITION. Bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp, obviously never read. Clement M. Doke was for many years the Chairman of the African Language Department of the University of Rhodesia. From the front matter: "The Catalogue of the C. M. Doke on African Languages is estimated to contain in all some 7,000 cards [i.e. 7000 books, presented in the form of facsimile catalogue cards from the library]. It is divided into two sections, namely, the Author section and the Subject section…" Included is a 15-page biographical profile of Doke by G. Fortune, Department of African Languages, University of Rhodesia. There is also an 8-page bibliography of Doke's publications and manuscripts, 1913-1970. Bound in the original gilt-stamped sturdy green buckram. 7.5" wide by 10.25" tall..… Leer más