This is the first book to be published by the Urhobo Historical Society, which was formed in 1999 to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Urhobo people of the Niger Delta region. The society is focusing on documentation, chronicling historical records and the writings of diverse historical experiences amongst the Urhobo, and disseminating information. Region: Niger Delta Keywords: Nigeria, Niger, Urhobo, Warri, Itsekiri, British, Scramble For Africa, Berlin Conference, Benin War, Gun-boat Diplomacy, rivers, Benin, Nana Olomu, treaties, Treaty of Protection, British Protectorate, Governor of Benin

This is the first book to be published by the Urhobo Historical Society, which was formed in 1999 to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Urhobo people of the Niger Delta region. The society is focusing on documentation, chronicling historical records and the writings of diverse historical experiences amongst the Urhobo, and disseminating information. Region: Niger Delta Keywords: Atlantic, Nigeria, Niger, Urhobo, Warri, Itsekiri, British, Portuguese, Ijaws, Duarte Pacheco Pereira, rivers, exploration, Benin, Prince Ginuwa, Afonso D'aveiro, treaties, Calabar, The Royal Niger Company

I'll be researching at the Library of Congress in 24 hours (1 pm-5pm New York Time). What do you all want me to research for you? I can scan and post any relevant documents I find.

Hello friends! I will be heading to the United States Library of Congress' African Studies reading room in the near future. Located in Washing D.C., the L.O.C. is one of the largest libraries in the world with over 170 million items and acts as the research institution of the United States congress. What topics in African History are you studying? Let me now and I will scan some documents for you!