"Egba Palimpsest" by Akin Mabogunje chronicles the history of Egbaland, focusing on the period from the 19th-century devastation to the colonial era. The book, published in 2020, examines the Egba people's journey from their initial settlement in the Egba forests to their later involvement in the colonial period. It explores themes of resilience, conflict, and the impact of external forces on the Egba community.