The history of Isuochi
Subtitle: origin, custom, tradition, and philosophy of Isuochi people
By: Godwin Onyeama.
Edition: First
Publisher: CECTA (Nig.)
Published: 2000
Place of publication: [Nigeria]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 141
Subjects: Igbo (African people) -- History.; Igbo (African people) -- Genealogy.; Igbo (African people) -- Kings and rulers.; Nigeria -- History.; Nigeria -- Social life and customs.
First sentence: The Book consists of ten chapters.
Description: 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
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 140-141).
Table of contents: title: Part one: The history of Isuochi; title: Part two: History of the nine communities comprising Isuochi; title: Interview with Ochi I of Isuochi.