Explore a detailed, government‑compiled portrait of the Northern Provinces of Nigeria.
This volume gathers official reports on tribes, emirates, and trading centers, revealing geography, population, culture, and daily life in regions like Zaria and Yola.
Through ethnographic notes, population figures, and descriptions of customs, language, and economy, the book offers a window into early 20th‑century life across multiple groups. It profiles social structures, ceremonies, kinship, and the role of trade, religion, and governance in shaping communities.
- Grounded portraits of dozens of tribes and their off‑shoots, with place names and lineage notes.
- Descriptions of settlements, rivers, climate, and natural resources shaping local life.
- Insights into social rules, marriage, inheritance, and ceremonial practices.
- Context on regional administration, exploration, and the interactions of diverse groups.
Ideal for readers of history, ethnography, and Nigerian studies seeking a concrete, period view of this region.