Wild Races of South-Eastern India (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2022

1330481267 / 9781330481264

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Print on Demand. This book transports the reader to the fascinating and little-known world of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in southeastern India, offering a glimpse into the lives and customs of the hill tribes who inhabited this region during the 1860s. The author, a keen observer and skilled storyteller, draws upon his personal experiences and knowledge gleaned from local traditions to paint a vivid picture of the people and their unique way of life. The book delves into the intricate details of their social structure, rituals, and modes of subsistence, focusing particularly on their agricultural practices, which included a form of slash-and-burn cultivation known as "joom." The book's exploration of the hill tribes' culture is interwoven with a fascinating account of the region's turbulent history, charting the influence of various powers, including the Portuguese, who established themselves in the area in the 17th century. Through insightful anecdotes and historical accounts, the author reveals the complex interactions between the hill tribes and these foreign entities, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arose from this encounter. A central theme explored in the book is the contrasting perspectives on the hill tribes held by those from the "civilized" world, particularly the British. The author challenges the prevailing view of the hill people as "savages" and "barbarians," demonstrating that their customs and practices are intricately tied to their environment and have a deep cultural significance. The book's observations offer a nuanced and compassionate understanding of these people, prompting readers to consider the complexities of intercultural relationships and the importance of appreciating diverse cultural traditions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Titolo
Wild Races of South-Eastern India (Classic Reprint)
Autore
Thomas Herbert Lewin
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2022
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1330481267
ISBN 13
9781330481264
Cataloghi dei venditori
Customs and Traditions

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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