"Where Animals Talk: West African Folk Lore Tales" by Robert Hamill Nassau invites listeners into a world where the wisdom of nature and the voices of animals intertwine through captivating folklore. This collection showcases the rich tapestry of West African storytelling, offering timeless lessons about morality, community, and the intricate relationship between humans and the animal kingdom. The tales resonate with universal themes of respect, understanding, and the importance of listening to the world around us, making them as relevant today as they were in the past. Experience the enduring magic of these stories and discover how they reflect the values that continue to shape our lives.

Robert Nassau spent four decades as a medical missionary in Africa, arriving at Corisco Island, now part of Equatorial Guinea, in 1861; he also worked in the regions now known as Gabon and Cameroon. This book contains 61 folktales (some in multiple versions) that Nassau collected during his career in Africa: 16 stories from Mpongwe storytellers in Gabon, 34 stories from Benga storytellers in Equatorial Guinea, and 11 stories from Fang storytellers in Cameroon, all of which Nassau translated into English. For each story there is a list of the cast of animal characters, which provides the Mpongwe, Benga, and Fang names for each animal character. (Summary by Laura Gibbs)