The town of Djenn? on the Bani River in Mali has been a thriving settlement for more than two millennia. Renowned for its mud-brick architecture, monumental mosque, and merchant-traders' houses, Djenn? remains one of Africa's most distinctive cities. The Masons of Djenn? follows Trevor Marchand after he signs on as a builder's apprentice. Marchand takes readers on his journey from raw laborer to skilled craftsman. He explores the professional...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0253220726
ISBN13:9780253220721
Release Date:June 2009
Publisher:Indiana University Press
Length:376 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"
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