History of kano emirate by Major Edgar [1335 A.H/1916 A.D]
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Extent and format of original material: 33 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size.
Kitab nu-ruz zamani by Wazirin Sokoto Gidado [1336 A.H/1917 A.D]
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Description: A book giving certain miracles of Sheikh Uthman Fodio . Extent and format of original material: 28 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size.
Kitab durrul kalami by Mallam Abdullahi ibn Salami [1338 A.H/1919 A.D]
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Description: A collection of the questions and answers of Abdullahi Ibn Sala-mi on various prophet traditions translated in Hausa. Extent and format of original material: 26 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most o...
Kitab raydhul jinani by M. Abubakar Walie [1338 A.H/1919 A.D]
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Description: A book giving and account of Sheikh Uthsman Fodio's miracles in Hausa/Roman manuscripts. Extent and format of original material: 73 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/2 ...
Kitab Sharhu risa-lah (part) by Sheikh Aliyu Adawie [1340 A.H/1921 A.D]
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Description: An account of commentary on Islamic religious epistle translated in Hausa/Roman manuscripts. Extent and format of original material: 23 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 ...
Littafin tatsunniyoyin Hausa by Major Edgar [1330 A.H/1911 A.D]
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Description: The first printed copy of the Hausa fables in hausa/Roman manuscripts. Extent and format of original material: 267items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size.
Various Hausa eulogcal poetries by various Hausa local mallams [1323 A.H/1905 A.D]
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Description: Collection of 60 H/Ar scripts, poetries, religious and literature works. Extent and format of original material: 234 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/2 by 11 inches in...
Notes on Hausa stories and fables by Mal. Ja'afaru [1323 A.H/1905 A.D]
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Description: Notes on Hausa stories and fables. Extent and format of original material: 179 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size.
Collection of historical notes by local authors (B. Ulama-i) [1338 A.H/1919 A.D]
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Description: A book consisting the histories of Fika, Katagum and Kano Emirates in Arabic Manuscripts. Extent and format of original material: 197 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/...
Hausa proverbs book by Major Edgar [1324 A.H/1906 A.D]
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Description: A collection of the traditional Hausa proverbs in Hausa/Roman manuscripts. Extent and format of original material: 22 items in paper format. Physical characteristics of original: The material has become brittle and yellowish with age. Most of the papers are about 8 1/2 by 11 inches i...