Cross River Natives: Being Some Notes On The Primitive Pagans Of Obubura Hill District, Southern Nigeria (1905)

Partridge, Charles

ISBN 10: 1164615343 / ISBN 13: 9781164615347

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cross River Natives: Being Some Notes On The Primitive Pagans Of Obubura Hill District, Southern Nigeria (1905)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164615343
• ISBN 13: 9781164615347
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Cross River Natives: Being Some Notes On The Primitive Pagans Of Obubura Hill District, Southern Nigeria is a book written by Charles Partridge in 1905. The book is a detailed account of Partridge's experiences and observations during his time spent in the Obubura Hill District of Southern Nigeria. Partridge was a British colonial administrator who lived among the indigenous people of the region and studied their customs, traditions, and way of life.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the culture and beliefs of the Obubura Hill District people, who were primarily pagan and lived in small, isolated communities. Partridge describes their religious practices, social structure, and economic activities, as well as their interactions with neighboring tribes and the British colonial administration.Cross River Natives is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the lives of indigenous peoples in Nigeria during the early 20th century. The book is written in a straightforward, descriptive style and includes numerous photographs and illustrations that provide additional context and detail. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Nigeria and the broader African continent.Including A Description Of The Circles Of Upright Sculptured Stones On The Left Bank Of The Aweyong River.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.