Among the Ibos of Nigeria 1912

1912
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-0-415-76063-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 508 Seiten, Format (B × H): 168 mm x 215 mm, Gewicht: 582 g

First published in 1966. This book offers a description of the primitive life, customs and animistic beliefs of the Ibo people of Nigeria by one who, for thirty-five years, enjoyed the privilege of their intimate confidence and friendship. It includes 70 Illustrations and a Sketch Map and a new Bibliographical Note by John Ralph Willis.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Basden, G. T.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Afrikanische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Geschichte: Expeditionen & Entdeckungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

I. THE HEART OF THE IBO, II. SACRIFICES, III. ORACLES, IV. ORACLES (continued), V. "MBARI" HOUSES, VI. IBOLAND, VII. THE IBO PEOPLE, VIII. KINGS & CHIEFS, IX. HOME LIFE, X. SOCIAL ETIQUETTE, XI. BIRTH CUSTOMS, XII. CHILDHOOD, XIII. YOUTH TO OLD AGE-Boys & MEN, XIV. YOUTH TO OLD AGE-GIRLS & WOMEN, XV. MARRIAGE, XVI. POLYGAMY & DIVORCE, XVII. ORU & OSU-SLAVES OF MEN AND GODS, XVIII. CAPITAL CRIME, XIX. LAND TENURE & INHERITANCE, XX. DEATH & BURIAL, XXI. SECOND BURIAL, XXII. PRIMITIVE LIFE, XXIII. CLAY, METAL & WOODWORKERS, XXIV. WOMEN'S WORK, XXV. MARKETING, XXVI. RECREATIONS, XXVII. MUSIC, XXVIII. DAY & NIGHT CLUBS, XXIX. DISTURBERS OF THE PEACE, XXX. YAMS, XXXI. OIL & WINE, XXXII. SOME SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE ISRAELITES & THE IBOS, XXXIII. FIRESIDE STORIES, BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE TO 1966 EDITION, INDEX

Über Autor(innen)

G. T. Basden