Unaltered republication of the 1891 original
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Price: |
6.99 |
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Title: |
he Melanesians, Studies in their Anthropology and Folk Lore |
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Author: |
R. H. Codrington |
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ISBN: |
0-486-20258-5 |
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Description: |
1972
Softcover - Dover - 149 pages - Illustrated in b/w |
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Condition: |
Ex-library with expected markings, clean text, age discoloration on outer page edges,
edge wear, spine label, peel areas on spine which is straight and tight. |
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Summary: |
Unaltered republication of the 1891 original "The author's work has remained surprisingly modern in its recognition of aims and techniques, pitfalls and problems.
It is also so packed full of pre-acculturation data that it can never be exhausted or set aside..."
Social Regulations - Divisions of the People - Kinship and Marriage Connection
Social Regulations - Chiefs
Property and Inheritance
Secret Societies and Mysteries
Societies - Clubs
Religion - Sacrifices - Prayers - Spirits - Sacred Places and Things
Magic - Possession - Birth, Childhood, Marriage
Death, Burial, After Death
Arts of Life - Dances, Music, Games - Stories CLICK THE "MORE IMAGES" LINK ABOVE TO SEE MORE OF THIS TITLE |