In the shadow of the Bush / by P. Amaury Talbot ... with illustrations and a map
1912, 1st edition. London : W. Heinemann. Former library book with some marks remaining. Good copy only, in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn. Panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. A few of front pages detached. Hinge starting. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #442517
Physical description: xiv, 500 pages : color frontispiece, illustrations, 81 plates (1), map. Contents: To Oban - Religion - Egbo - Jujus - Metamorphosis - Oban to Niaji - Woman - Birth customs - Neyond Niaji - South Cameroons - Border - Ordeal - Divination - Ojje or witchcraft - Oberekkai to Etara - Ekoi of Cross River - Funeral ceremonies - Ghosts - Beyond Netim - Uyanga & Ekuri - Peace & war - Art - Records - Government - Treatment of "members" - Folk-lore - L'envoie - Appendices. Subjects: Talbot, P. A. (Percy Amaury) 1877-1945. Ekoi (African people). Ethnology Nigeria. Nigeria Description and travel.
Price: €65.00