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The geographic labourers of Arewa

By: Language: English Publication details: Bedfordshire Cranfield University Press 2005Description: vii, 299p. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 1871315840
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 526 $2 18
Partial contents:
Land and people -- Survey departments -- Tasks and responsibilities -- The geographic labourers -- The last observation -- Appendices -- Index of names
Summary: Looks at the history of Northern Nigeria and provides a focus on the Northern Nigerian survey, an organisation responsible for a very productive period of Western African mapping. Based on diaries; research and contributions from serving staff, the book offers an insightful overview of the historical period and surveying techniques and cartography of the era.
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Land and people -- Survey departments -- Tasks and responsibilities -- The geographic labourers -- The last observation -- Appendices -- Index of names

Looks at the history of Northern Nigeria and provides a focus on the Northern Nigerian survey, an organisation responsible for a very productive period of Western African mapping. Based on diaries; research and contributions from serving staff, the book offers an insightful overview of the historical period and surveying techniques and cartography of the era.