ABSTRACT

Initially published in 1841 and written in language of the time, this is W.D Cooley's investigation which has formed a basis for future studies. His spirit for inquiry led him into the diverse fields of geography, mathematics, and linguistics and here is his inquiry into the Early History and Geography of Central Africa.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction.

chapter |43 pages

GHA'NAH—Aúdaghost—Aúlíl.

chapter |13 pages

El Idrisi COMPARED WITH El Bekri.

Maghrawah.

chapter |10 pages

MALI.—The Extinction of Ghánah.

chapter |26 pages

Ibn Baṭúṭah's Journey.

Position of Mali.

chapter |7 pages

Tekrúr.

chapter |8 pages

Kúghah—Kághó—Kaúkaú—Karkar.

chapter |5 pages

Lemlem.

Remrem—Demdem—Yemyem—Al-Límiyín.

chapter |23 pages

Negroland DIVIDED INTO Nations.

chapter |4 pages

Postscript.

Remarks on Houssa.M