Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria, West Africa

Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa

by Elphinstone Dayrell

This book is a collection of folk stories and fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, West Africa. The stories were gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who was the deputy commissioner of the region when the book was published. The stories in this book provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Southern Nigeria and the traditions and beliefs of its people.

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