The Sacred Drum - Greta Bloomhill

Dedicated to the Memory of Rhodesia's Pioneers and early Settlers. Based on intensive research of legends of Matabeleland, Mashonaland and Northern Rhodesia, this collection of stories should have a wide appeal. The social system of the native is desribed, dealing with such subjects as magic, witchcraft and inherent superstitions of cruelty and the utter disregards of human life. Native customs, taboos and prohibations are brought out in their true light in a fascinating and instructive manner.                                          
Yellow cloth covers, 168 pages. Illustrated by Leonara Kibel. A good, used, clean copy. The dust jacket has wear around edges. 1960 first edition.