Travels of an Arab merchant in Soudan (the Black Kingdoms of Central Africa)

"Travels of an Arab Merchant in Soudan (The Black Kingdoms of Central Africa)" by Muḥammad ibn ʻUmar Tūnisī is a historical narrative that recounts the travels of Sheikh Mohammed through the Black Kingdoms of Central Africa in the 1800s. The book explores the customs and hardships within Darfur and Wadaï. It starts with the Sheikh's family history, explaining how his grandfather journeyed from Tunisia to the Arabian Peninsula and eventually to Africa. The story describes their travels, troubles in new places, and how the Sheikh got to Darfur, where he met different tribes. The text explains the complexities of trade, cultural exchange, and politics in these unknown regions.