Indo-China and its primitive people by Henry Baudesson

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Author Baudesson, Henry
Translator Holt, E. Appleby
Title Indo-China and its primitive people
Note Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Indo-China and its Primitive People" by Henry Baudesson is an anthropological study written in the early 20th century. The book explores the customs, social structures, and daily lives of various indigenous tribes in Indo-China, particularly focusing on the Moï people. It aims to provide insight into their culture through firsthand observations from the author's experience living among them. The opening of the text introduces the Moï, a group of semi-civilized people inhabiting the mountainous regions of Indo-China. The author describes their characteristics, daily life, and sociocultural traits, such as their simplistic lifestyle, unique physical appearance, and lack of monetary exchange. Through anecdotes, Baudesson paints a vivid picture of their no-frills dwellings, customs of personal decoration, and distinct belief systems, including legends about their origins and interactions with nature. The rich details provided in this opening set the tone for a comprehensive account of the Moï and other primitive peoples of the region, highlighting their resilience, traditions, and the intimate connection they have with their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Subject Ethnology -- Indochina
Subject Indochina -- Social life and customs
Category Text
EBook-No. 45958
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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