“Die Ewe-Stämme” remains the most celebrated and indispensable reference documentation on the Eûe, even in its original form. It continues to feature prominently in the settlement of chieftaincy and territorial disputes, conflicts, issues related to succession and ascension to thrones. For example, during the protracted dispute in Ho over claims of the Paramouncy, I recollect vividly the heated exchanges between the legendary, top, erudite doyen of Ghana’s Judicial System, the late J.B. Danquah, and F.T. Amorin, each of whom represented the two principal claimants. These exchanges were guided by the perceived reliability and authenticity of relevant content in the “Die Ewe-Stämme”. After decades of Commissions of Enquiry hearings, and court proceedings, the final judgement that was handed down was refl ective of the exhaustive documentation of observations presented by Spieth in the “Die Ewe-Stämme”.
