Travels Amongst The Todas

Travels Amongst The Todas

William Elliot Marshall

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Historia social y cultural
ISBN:
9781436743730
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''Travels Amongst The Todas: Or The Study Of A Primitive Tribe In South India'' is a book written by William Elliot Marshall in 1873. The book is based on the author’s experiences and observations during his travels amongst the Toda tribe, a primitive tribe living in the Nilgiri Hills of South India. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the Toda tribe, their customs, traditions, and way of life. The author describes their social structure, religious beliefs, and daily activities. He also discusses their unique physical appearance, clothing, and ornaments. The second part of the book focuses on the author’s personal experiences during his travels amongst the Toda tribe. He describes his interactions with the Todas, their hospitality, and their willingness to share their culture with him. He also provides a detailed account of his journey through the Nilgiri Hills, the flora and fauna he encountered, and the challenges he faced during his travels. Overall, ''Travels Amongst The Todas: Or The Study Of A Primitive Tribe In South India'' is an insightful and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the Toda tribe and their way of life. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, Indian culture, or the history of South India.Their History, Character, Customs, Religion, Infanticide, Polyandry, Language, With Outlines Of The Tuda Grammar.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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