Library of Congress
Loc: Ancient Manuscripts: From the Desert Libraries of Timbuktu
This is a collection of primary, historical documents from Timbuktu, Mali during the the 16th through 18th century. The documents cover all aspects of this advanced African civilization.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: The Gambia: History
Read about The Gambia's role in the slave trade, its importance in WW II, and its subsequent independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.