The Khasis by P. R. T. Gurdon
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"The Khasis" by P. R. T. Gurdon is a comprehensive ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the Khasi people, delving into their manners, customs, laws, religious beliefs, folk-lore, and linguistic characteristics, offering a detailed portrayal of their culture and society. At the start of the book, Gurdon introduces the Khasi people, detailing the demographic distribution and geographical context of their habitat in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills
of Assam. He describes their physical appearance, social structure characterized by matriarchy, and their lifestyle, emphasizing their cheerful and industrious nature. The opening sets the stage for a deeper examination into the Khasis, including their agricultural practices, domestic life, and cultural rituals that are woven into their daily existence and give insight into their unique identity. Gurdon also thanks various contributors, highlighting the collaborative efforts that informed his study of this resilient community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gurdon, P. R. T. (Philip Richard Thornhagh), 1863-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Khasis |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| Language | Khasi |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Khasi (Indic people) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12786 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12786-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 778 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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