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Discover the people, customs, and lore of the Khasi in an early scholarly study that brings their world to life for readers today.
This authoritative monograph offers a systematic look at the Ebasi people, their society, beliefs, laws, and language. Drawing on long acquaintance and field experience in the Khasi Hills, it situates the Khasis within a living cultural landscape shaped by tradition and contact with external powers. The work combines cultural description with careful documentation of rituals, social structures, and daily life, making it a foundational resource for understanding the Khasi world as it stood in the early 20th century.
- Comprehensive coverage of domestic life, tribal organization, and land tenure
- Detailed treatment of religion, ancestor worship, and folk beliefs
- Sections on language, folklore, crafts, and everyday practices
- Illustrations and a reader-friendly structure for quick reference
Ideal for readers of anthropology, history, and Southeast Asian studies seeking a historical, ethnographic portrait of the Khasi people.
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