Facing Mount Kenya: The Tribal Life of the Gikuyu

This paperback edition of "Facing Mount Kenya" is in good condition. The cover shows minor wear along the edges but remains intact with no significant tears. The spine is firm, and the pages are clean without any inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket, as typical for Vintage Books paperbacks.

"Facing Mount Kenya: The Tribal Life of the Gikuyu" by Jomo Kenyatta is a seminal work in anthropology, published by Vintage Books, a division of Random House, in New York, October 1965. This edition provides a comprehensive insight into the Gikuyu tribe's cultural and social life, authored by Kenya's first President, Jomo Kenyatta, with an introduction by B. Malinowski. Kenyatta's work is a crucial text for understanding African anthropology and cultural history, often referenced in academic circles for its detailed ethnographic content. This Vintage Books edition is a reprint arranged with Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., making it a valuable addition for collectors of African studies literature. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings, offering a clean and intact reading experience for those interested in cultural anthropology.