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NigeriaE. D. Morel

Nigeria

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Original author: E. D. Morel

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"Nigeria: Its Peoples and Its Problems" by E. D. Morel is a non-fiction work written in the early 20th century. This publication provides an in-depth examination of Nigeria's socio-political landscape during a period of transition under British colonial rule. Morel explores the complexities of Nigerian society, the challenges faced by colonial administrators, and the impact of both local and foreign influences on the lives of its inhabitants. The opening of the book features a preface and an introduction that set the stage for a detailed exploration of Nigeria's diverse communities and the intricate web of problems they face. Morel expresses gratitude towards various individuals and organizations that aided his research, emphasizing his goal to increase public interest in Nigeria's condition. He highlights his experiences during travels throughout the region, touching upon the political tensions between the native population and British authorities. The passage outlines Morel's intention to portray Nigeria's realities, emphasizing the importance of the native population while critiquing both colonial attitudes and local challenges, thereby framing the narrative within a broader context of imperial responsibility.

Nigeria, by E. D. Morel. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #71863.

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42 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface557 words
  2. 2.Introduction122 words
  3. 3.Part I: consists of a mere series of pen and ink sketches, so to speak;1,560 words
  4. 4.Part III: Northern Nigeria138 words
  5. 5.Part IV: Islam, Cotton Growing, and the Liquor Traffic387 words
  6. 6.Chapter I: On What Has Been and May Be1,539 words
  7. 7.Chapter II: On the Great White Road1,829 words
  8. 8.Chapter III: On the Carrier1,492 words
  9. 9.Chapter IV: On African Modesty and African Courtesy1,591 words
  10. 10.Chapter V: On the Meaning of “religious”1,326 words
  11. 11.Chapter VI: A Ragoût of Things Seen and Felt1,831 words
  12. 12.Chapter VII: The Sallah at Zaria2,111 words
  13. 13.Chapter I: Nigeria’s Claim Upon Public Attention849 words
  14. 14.Chapter II: The Niger Delta1,907 words
  15. 15.Chapter III: The Forest Belt1,649 words
  16. 16.Chapter IV: The Central and Eastern Provinces2,563 words
  17. 17.Chapter V: Lagos and Its Port—the Future Bombay of West Africa1,435 words
  18. 18.Chapter VI: The Yorubas and Their Country1,762 words
  19. 19.Chapter VII: British Policy in Yorubaland1,885 words
  20. 20.Chapter I: The Natural Highway to the Uplands of the North2,167 words
  21. 21.Chapter II: Northern Nigeria Prior to the British Occupation1,230 words
  1. 22.Chapter III: The Indigenous Civilization of the North883 words
  2. 23.Chapter IV: The Life of the People—the Long-Distance Trader1,014 words
  3. 24.Chapter V: The Life of the People—the Agriculturist1,991 words
  4. 25.Chapter VI: The Life of the People—the Herdsman and the Artisan1,214 words
  5. 26.Chapter VII: The City of Kano and Its Market1,992 words
  6. 27.Chapter VIII: A Visit to the Emir of Kano1,897 words
  7. 28.Chapter IX: Governing on Native Lines1,159 words
  8. 29.Chapter X: The Foundations of Native Society—the Tenure of Land1,442 words
  9. 30.Chapter XI: The Foundations of Native Society—the Administrative Machinery1,730 words
  10. 31.Chapter XII: The Preservation of the National Life1,177 words
  11. 32.Chapter XIII: A Page of History and Its Moral1,286 words
  12. 33.Chapter XIV: A Scheme of National Education1,756 words
  13. 34.Chapter XV: Commercial Development2,884 words
  14. 35.Chapter XVI: Mining Development and the Bauchi Plateau3,861 words
  15. 36.Chapter XVII: The Necessity of Amalgamating the Two Protectorates2,047 words
  16. 37.Chapter XVIII: Railway Policy and Amalgamation2,089 words
  17. 38.Chapter XIX: An Unauthorized Scheme of Amalgamation2,956 words
  18. 39.Chapter I: Christianity and Islam in Southern Nigeria2,818 words
  19. 40.Chapter II: The Cotton Industry2,955 words
  20. 41.Chapter III: THE COTTON INDUSTRY—continued4,039 words
  21. 42.Chapter IV: The Liquor Traffic in Southern Nigeria8,246 words