Truth About the West African Land Question

by J.E. Casely Hayford

Overview

Hayford, an African Nationalist, argues that the preservation of the indigenous land tenure system was vital if the values of pre-colonial Africa was to be maintained. First published in 1913.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714617558
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/01/1971
Series:	Cass Library of African Studies Africana Modern Library Series , #15
Edition description:	2d. ed.
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

J.E. Casely Hayford (Author)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I.-SOME OPENING CONSIDERATIONS II.-BRITISH RELATIONS WITH WEST AFRICA III.-BRITISH RELATIONS WITH THE GOLD COAST IV.-THE TRUTH ABOUlT THE LAND QUESTION 00. V.-THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE MATTER VI.-HISTORICAL SUMMARY VII.-THE LESSONS OF THE WESTERN TOUR VIII.-THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CAPE COAST VISIT IX.-THE FUTURE OF WEST AFRICA