Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria, West Africa (1910)

Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria, West Africa is a book written by Elphinstone Dayrell in 1910. The book is a collection of traditional folk tales from the southern region of Nigeria, which were passed down orally from generation to generation. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. Each story is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information on the culture and traditions of the people of southern Nigeria. The tales cover a wide range of themes, including love, betrayal, bravery, and trickery. They also feature a diverse cast of characters, including animals, gods, and humans, each with their own unique personalities and quirks. The book is an important contribution to the study of Nigerian folklore and provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.