Kafiristan, Section 1

Kafiristan, Section 1

Gottlieb William Leitner

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104238186
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Kafiristan, Section 1: The Bashgeli Kafirs And Their Language (1880) is a book written by Gottlieb William Leitner. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Bashgeli Kafirs and their language. Kafiristan is a region in present-day Afghanistan, and the Bashgeli Kafirs are one of the ethnic groups that inhabited the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Bashgeli Kafirs and their language. The first chapter provides an overview of the region and its people. It describes the geography of Kafiristan, the different ethnic groups that lived there, and their customs and traditions. The second chapter focuses on the Bashgeli Kafirs, their history, and their social organization. It describes their religion, their political system, and their economic activities. The chapter also provides insights into the daily lives of the Bashgeli Kafirs, including their clothing, food, and housing. The third chapter is dedicated to the Bashgeli Kafir language. It provides a detailed analysis of the language’s grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The chapter also includes a glossary of Bashgeli Kafir words and phrases. Overall, Kafiristan, Section 1: The Bashgeli Kafirs And Their Language (1880) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and language of the Bashgeli Kafirs and Kafiristan as a whole. It is a well-researched and informative book that provides a unique perspective on an often-overlooked region of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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