Why the Bat flies by Night

Elphinstone Dayrell (1869-1917) is a published author of children's books. The most famous work “Folk stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa" is a replication of a book originally published before 1910. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. The great poet, novelist, and literary critic, and a contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. 

"The Disobedient Daughter who Married a Skull" is a part of Dayrell's fairy tale collection entitled “Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria, West Africa”. Fantastic plot describing and reflectiong about slavery, polygamy, cheating, which leads to the valuable morals. Get ready to discover something completely unique and new! This book will open you some running notes and comments on this mass of African curiosities.