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Stirring Scenes in Savage Lands: An Account of the Manners, Customs, Habits and Recreations, Peaceful and Warlike, of the Uncivilised World (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Chap. Xxvi.-religion in savage lands - the m terious still small voice - 1ts exist ence in sociable from human nature ih comprehensible synonymous with evil in the savage mind - nothing so in comprehensive as death - nothing so much feared-death the savage's poisoned honey-pot - the gree-gree mau must be patronized at any price - Samoan mythology - Tangaloa and his daughter she descends and plants a creeping plant on the barren rock - what the plant grew to the man who pushed the heavens up - the young men who resolved to visit the moon the one was smoked up and the other climbed up - how the moon came down and took up a scoffing woman - the child of the sun.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 133323094X
- ISBN 13 9781333230944
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages461
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an examination of the customs and traditions of various savage tribes, including their practices, dress, ceremonies, and beliefs regarding life and the afterlife. The author, a seasoned traveler and explorer, takes a balanced approach to the subject matter. He does not idealize or romanticize his subjects, but rather seeks to provide an accurate portrayal of their harsh and unforgiving way of life. Combining historical context with first-hand accounts and anecdotes, the author traces the development of savage societies up to the contemporary era. By analyzing the unique social and religious practices of various tribes, the book sheds light on the diversity and resilience of the human spirit. This book offers valuable insights into the complexities of human behavior and makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333230944_0
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