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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791421903321

Autore

Nyamnjoh Francis B

Titolo

Stories from Abakwa [[electronic resource] /] / Francis B. Nyamnjoh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cameroon, : Langaa Research and Pub. Common Initiative Group, 2007

ISBN

1-283-19840-1

9786613198402

9956-716-67-7

9956-716-79-0

9956-615-54-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (147 p.)

Collana

Langaa & African Studies Centre

Soggetti

Cameroonian fiction (English)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Copyright Page; Authir's Biographical Note; Contents; Chapter 1 - Strange Stranger; Chapter 2 - Man-Pass-Man; Chapter 3 - Small Nobi Sick; Chapter 4 - Man-No-Rest; Chapter 5 - Almost Too Late To Get Drunk; Chapter 6 - Thunder No Di Lie; Chapter 7 - The Surprise; Chapter 8 - The Prince's Bills; Chapter 9 - Thoughts In Limbo; Chapter 10 - Night Rocking; Chapter 11 - Biscuits; Chapter 12 - Not Tom Not I; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

Childhood and growing up in Mimboland, Cameroon are infused with fascinating stories and adventures. Discover life in Abakwa with Tom and his friend, as they are chased through an orchard for secretly harvesting avocadoes and mangoes. Smile as Mathias Chi's overloaded canoe almost loses balance. Shiver as Roland runs through the dark streets and bleeding corridors of Mvog Mvog. And cry when Big Brother discovers how his siblings suffered when he was away at school. What happens to Esther when she finds the courage to make an announcement at the Abakwa Mountain Foot Radio Station about her husb