Shans At Home: With Two Chapters On Shan History And Literature (1910)

Milne, Mrs Leslie; Cochrane, Wilbur Willis

ISBN 10: 116420114X / ISBN 13: 9781164201144

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shans At Home: With Two Chapters On Shan History And Literature (1910)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 116420114X
• ISBN 13: 9781164201144
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Shans At Home: With Two Chapters On Shan History And Literature (1910) is a book written by Mrs. Leslie Milne. The book provides a detailed account of the Shan people, their culture, and their way of life in the early 20th century. The author, who lived among the Shans for several years, offers a unique perspective on their customs, traditions, and beliefs.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the daily life of the Shans, including their houses, food, clothing, and social customs. The author also describes their religious beliefs and practices, including their worship of spirits and their use of amulets and charms.The second part of the book provides a brief history of the Shan people, their origins, and their interactions with neighboring tribes and kingdoms. The author also discusses the literature of the Shans, including their poetry, folk tales, and legends.Overall, Shans At Home: With Two Chapters On Shan History And Literature (1910) is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the culture and way of life of the Shan people. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Southeast Asian history and anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.