ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1958 this book presents a straight-forward and vivid picture of Adamawa Province in Nigeria. It discusses the varying fortunes of the territory, the life of its people, the efforts of its explorers and the achievements of the early administrators. It discusses the geography of the area as well as the political and economic conditions in the first half of the twentieth century, as well as the character and occupations of the Adamawa people.

chapter I|14 pages

General Description

chapter II|11 pages

Ethnological Notes

chapter III|15 pages

Exploration

chapter IV|14 pages

The Royal Niger Company

chapter V|15 pages

The British Occupation

chapter VI|18 pages

War and Peace

chapter VII|11 pages

Some Later Travellers

chapter VIII|26 pages

The Development of General Administration

chapter IX|27 pages

History of Adamawa Division

chapter X|14 pages

History of Muri Division

chapter XI|14 pages

History of Numan Division

chapter XII|12 pages

Leaves from the Provincial Diary

chapter XIII|2 pages

Valediction