Among the Head-Hunters of Formosa by Janet B. Montgomery McGovern
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"Among the Head-Hunters of Formosa" by Janet B. Montgomery McGovern is an anthropological account written in the early 20th century. This work details the author's experiences and observations during her two-year stay in Formosa (Taiwan) from 1916 to 1918, specifically focusing on the lives of the indigenous populations, their customs, and cultural practices. The book offers a unique perspective on the aboriginal tribes, particularly the Taiyal, who were noted for their head-hunting
traditions, providing insight into their societal structures and beliefs. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's journey to Formosa, highlighting her skepticism about the existence of true matriarchal societies before discovering one among the island's tribes. McGovern describes her first impressions of the island and the lack of reliable information about its aboriginal inhabitants during her time in Japan. She narrates her determination to conduct an in-depth study of the tribes, driven by curiosity and a desire to learn about a culture that is rapidly disappearing under external influences, particularly from Japanese colonial rule. As she prepares for her journey, her interest is piqued by both the beauty of the island and the complex dynamics of its tribal cultures, laying the groundwork for her exploration of the indigenous lifestyle in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McGovern, Janet B. Montgomery |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Marett, R. R. (Robert Ranulph), 1866-1943 |
| LoC No. | 23005695 |
| Title | Among the Head-Hunters of Formosa |
| Credits |
Produced by Cindy Horton, Clarity, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries and the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Ethnology -- Taiwan |
| Subject | Headhunters |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53746 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53746-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 643 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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