I WAS A SAVAGE

by Prince Modupe ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 1, 1958

An articulate, beautifully written account of an African's struggle to resolve tribal upbringing with western education. As a child in the So-So tribe in French Guinea he was heir to chieftainship and learned his lessons of respect to his elders, responsibility to and dependence upon his community. A white missionary impressed Modupe's father. The boy was sent to the mission school, thence to the university. His marriage to Kende terminates as she dies on an elephant hunt. Modupe embarks for America and Hampton Institute. Impressive rebuttal against the horrors of Something of Value -- this carries the excitement of an African speaking for himself.

Pub Date: Jan. 1, 1958

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 1, 1957

Categories: NONFICTION