This fascinating collection of West African folktales offers readers a unique glimpse into the oral traditions and cultural heritage of the Hausa people. Compiled by an early 20th-century ethnographer, this volume includes not only tales of magic, heroism, and adventure, but also valuable insights into the customs, beliefs, and traditions of a rich and vibrant society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.