Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents VII
3. Acknowledgements IX
4. List of maps, tables, figures, and photographs XI
5. On transcription choices and translation XV
6. Maps XVII
7. Family trees XXI
8. Ferīkh individuals XXV
9. Chapter 1. Researching nomadic connectivity 1
10. Chapter 2. Contextualizing itineraries 23
11. Chapter 3. Brothers in arms 57
12. Chapter 4. The walk of life 82
13. Chapter 5. New mobilities and old mistrusts 119
14. Chapter 6. Family and belonging in times of crisis 143
15. Chapter 7. The everyday wilderness 192
16. Bibliography 205
17. Glossary of Chadian Arabic and French terms 221
18. Index 223