The Southern Kikuyu Set is a famous record of history. Specifically, L.S.B. Leakey wrote this 3-volume series after years of research. Because he was a native speaker of the Gikuyu language, he was able to record secrets that others could not see. Consequently, this set remains the best source for Gikuyu culture before 1903.
What is inside the collection?
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To begin with, Volume 1 covers land law and farming.
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Next, Volume 2 explains marriage and birth rites.
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Finally, Volume 3 details religion and the Council of Elders.
Furthermore, these books are high-quality hardbacks. In addition to being perfect for researchers, they are also great for family libraries. We offer global shipping to the UK, USA, and beyond. Moreover, each book is packed with care. Order your Southern Kikuyu Set today to keep this history alive.
If you only need a specific part of the history, you can view Southern Kikuyu Volume 1 here.
Visit the National Museums of Kenya for more history.
Dr. Anthony K –
As a researcher focusing on East African history, finding a complete, high-quality 3 volume set of Leakey’s ethnographic work has been a challenge. This edition is superb. The text is crisp, and the genealogical charts which are often blurred in other reprints are perfectly legible here. A mandatory addition to any African Studies department
Elizabeth James –
Owning the full set is worth every cent. Seeing all 1,300+ pages together, you realize the gargantuan task Leakey undertook. It covers everything from agriculture to the deep spiritual world. The binding is sturdy, and it looks beautiful on my shelf. If you are a serious researcher, don’t bother with just one volume, get the whole set.