This book is result of 25 years work of this missionary in Travancore (now a part of Kerala). It is a ready reference, work for the many and varied aspects of this area. There are 38 chapters which notice the history, customs, caste structures, rituals, festivals, mode of life, legends of the various castes that inhabit Travancore. Among the sects described are Pulayars, Vedars, Kuravars, Paraihas, Ilavars, Shanars, potters, Namburis, etc. the book, after noticing these castes, gives other chapters on the Kudumi (tuft of hair), agriculture, plantaions and manufactures, music, slavery, ways of worship, reforms, missionary work, etc. The book has 46 illustration that accompany the text. This edition is a reprint of the 1883 edition
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is result of 25 years work of this missionary in Travancore (now a part of Kerala). It is a ready reference, work for the many and varied aspects of this area. There are 38 chapters which notice the history, customs, caste structures, rituals, festivals, mode of life, legends of the various castes that inhabit Travancore. Among the sects described are : Pulayars, Vedars, Kuravars, Paraihas, Ilavars, Shanars, potters, Namburis, etc. the book, after noticing these castes, gives other chapters on : the Kudumi (tuft of hair), agriculture, plantaions and manufactures, music, slavery, ways of worship, reforms, missionary work, etc. The book has 46 illustration that accompany the text. This edition is a reprint of the 1883 edition The Title 'Native Life In Travancore written/authored/edited by Samuel Mateer', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121238106 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 477 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 1880. Seller Inventory # 1111000417787
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