An Ethnographical Hand-book For The N.-w. Provinces And Oudh

An Ethnographical Hand-book For The N.-w. Provinces And Oudh

William Crooke

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781246178401
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'An Ethnographical Hand-book For The N.-w. Provinces And Oudh' by William Crooke offers a detailed look into the diverse cultures and customs of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh region of India. This handbook serves as a valuable resource for understanding the social structures, traditions, and daily life of the inhabitants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Crooke’s meticulous research and observations provide insights into various communities, their rituals, and their interactions.The book explores a wide range of topics, including social hierarchies, religious practices, folklore, and economic activities. It aims to capture the essence of the region’s unique cultural identity, making it an essential reference for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the rich ethnography of India. This handbook remains a significant contribution to the field of anthropology and a testament to the enduring importance of preserving cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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