Criminal Tribes at Hubli 1920 - 1930

Edwards, C.M.

Published by Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, Westminster, 1931

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Orange illustrated wraps 11 x 18cm. iii + 50pp + 14 b/w photos on glossy paper. Covers good with ink spot to the back. Interiors very good with marginal pencil lines. "There are broadcast over the whole of the Indian Empire numerous tribes in whose eyes thieving, robbery and murder are a legitimate trade. This trade, like any other caste trade, has been handed down to them by their forefathers. It is a skilled trade in which they take a pride." (p3). In two parts, the first, "Criminal Tribes in India", originally published in 1922, describes the various criminal castes and their methods of operation, manners and customs. The second, "The Years After", prepared in 1930, updates on work at the Criminal Tribes Settlement at Hubli. Rare - 5 holdings found on OCLC and Jisc (BL, NL Scotland, NL Wales, Oxford, Columbia). Seller Inventory # 3701

Bibliographic Details

Title: Criminal Tribes at Hubli 1920 - 1930

Publisher: Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, Westminster

Publication Date: 1931

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good