The Todas (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. H. R. Rivers

9780365192107: The Todas (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365192104 ISBN 13: 9780365192107

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a detailed portrait of a mountain people and their rich dairy-based way of life.

This edition of The Todas offers a carefully documented account of Toda customs, beliefs, and daily life, with an emphasis on how a community organizes its dairies, ceremonies, and social structure. The work presents extensive photographs and descriptive text to help readers grasp the material culture and practices that shape this unique society.

The book balances vivid description with cautions about how best to interpret traditional practices, noting where the author’s conclusions are drawn and where the data speaks for itself. It situates Toda life within a broader Indian context, while keeping the focus on the specifics of village life, ritual, and language as observed in fieldwork.

In-depth looks at dairy routines, village layouts, and the roles of different groups in daily work.
Explanations of ordination ceremonies, funeral rites, and other key rituals that mark major life events.
Photographic illustrations paired with clear captions to visualize customs and settings.
A clear discussion of how the material is collected, translated, and interpreted by the author.

Ideal for readers of ethnography, cultural history, and those curious about how traditional communities maintain identity through shared work and ceremony.

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