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The book consists of ten Chapters. Nine Chapters deal with the
nine Communities of Isuochi treated in their order of seniority
from the view points of:
The Origin of the Community;
Major and minor divinities located in each Community;
The Osu caste system;
Markets existing in each Community;
Streams with their locations;
Wars fought with neighbouring towns with basic causes and their
results.
The last but not the least, things which the peoples’ declared
belief and custom regard as forbidden _ TABOO, treated in part one.
Isuochi is treated from the general view, as it comprises
nine Communities, meanwhile, the book consists of two parts.
Chapter ten focused on the interview which Eze G.I. Ezekwesiri,
The Ochi I of Isuochi granted the author.
The research which started in 1981 and ended in 1990 covers
almost all facets of Isuochi life including origin, morals,
social and economic background. It has tried to touch on all
the vital aspects of the life of the people of Isuochi. It is a
painstaking research.
This book is a ‘MUST-HAVE’ for everybody.
It is interesting to read as it is useful for research and reference.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Godwin Chuks Onyeama, a Nigerian Theatre Arts graduate from Eastern
Nigeria is a versatile person who writes for the media with his high-spirited
Imagination. In 2009, he published a highly sought-after Poetic book entitled: ODE TO DORA: Poetic Eulogy - Prof. Nkem Dora Akunyili, An Epitome Of Women Ingenuity And Visibility In Public Office)
ISBN: 978-8116-66-3
(Dora Nkem Akunyili was Nigeria’s former Director General of NAFDAC and current Minister of Information and Communication)
Godwin’s poems, essays and commentaries were published,
broadcast in print and electronics media houses in Africa,
Europe and America. His Poem- “We Have A Culture” once won
an International award for displaying an original perspective
and unique creativity..... Judged to be the qualities found in
exceptional poetry. Godwin is an indefatigable Author, Poet, Business man,
Missionary and Researcher. “Journey To Cradle” is a new Anthology
with other short stories under publication by the Poet.
Contact Godwin on e-mail: gconyeama@gmail.com or poetgodwinchuks108 @yahoo.com
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Igbo (African people), History, Social life and customs, Kings and rulers, Genealogy, EthnologyPlaces
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The history of Isuochi: origin, custom, tradition, and philosophy of Isuochi people
2000, CECTA (Nig.)
in English
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