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- catalog abstract ""This book presents the true-life adventures of an African-American returning to live in Africa. Curtis Morrow "Kojo-Achampong", lived 11 years in several African countries, both in cities and the bush. He lived by his wits and by designing and selling jewelry among other things. He was adopted by the tribe of his ancestors (the Ashanti of Ghana West-Africa)." "The reader sees and feels the villages of Africa as "Kojo-Achampong" learns tribal customs, drinks palm wine and masters the art of designing jewelry. Above all, a spirit and sense of loyalty, pride and independence of the people permeate this moving account. This book is a must read for African-Americans and others seeking a deeper awareness of their roots."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11699643.
- catalog coverage "Ghana Social life and customs.".
- catalog created "2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2000.".
- catalog description ""This book presents the true-life adventures of an African-American returning to live in Africa. Curtis Morrow "Kojo-Achampong", lived 11 years in several African countries, both in cities and the bush. He lived by his wits and by designing and selling jewelry among other things. He was adopted by the tribe of his ancestors (the Ashanti of Ghana West-Africa)." "The reader sees and feels the villages of Africa as "Kojo-Achampong" learns tribal customs, drinks palm wine and masters the art of designing jewelry. Above all, a spirit and sense of loyalty, pride and independence of the people permeate this moving account. This book is a must read for African-Americans and others seeking a deeper awareness of their roots."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "My Escape -- Life in Ghana -- African Bush Life -- The Soldier Ants -- Nimato-Kolo and My Initiation -- The Little People -- Home in Accra -- Seller in the Market -- Birth of a Craftsman -- My People Are Coming -- White Man Paper -- Togo -- Yaa, Asanti-Wa -- Ivory Coast Traders -- A Togolaise Bride -- Home in Agogo -- Yaa, The Elders, and I -- Frenchman's Deal -- Troubles at the Inn -- My Schoolgirl -- Kumasi -- Too Many Funerals -- Osofo, the Forest, and I -- Sadness and Joy -- Abeka -- Return to America.".
- catalog extent "viii, 148 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "1560727179".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Huntington, N.Y. : Kroshka Books,".
- catalog spatial "Ghana Social life and customs.".
- catalog subject "916.6704/5 21".
- catalog subject "African Americans Biography.".
- catalog subject "DT510.4 .M67 1999".
- catalog subject "Morrow, Curtis Journeys Ghana.".
- catalog tableOfContents "My Escape -- Life in Ghana -- African Bush Life -- The Soldier Ants -- Nimato-Kolo and My Initiation -- The Little People -- Home in Accra -- Seller in the Market -- Birth of a Craftsman -- My People Are Coming -- White Man Paper -- Togo -- Yaa, Asanti-Wa -- Ivory Coast Traders -- A Togolaise Bride -- Home in Agogo -- Yaa, The Elders, and I -- Frenchman's Deal -- Troubles at the Inn -- My Schoolgirl -- Kumasi -- Too Many Funerals -- Osofo, the Forest, and I -- Sadness and Joy -- Abeka -- Return to America.".
- catalog title "Return of the African-American / Curtis J. "Kojo" Morrow.".
- catalog type "text".