Language: English
Published by ASA Editions / Editions D'Indochine, 1998
ISBN 10: 2911589068 ISBN 13: 9782911589065
Seller: The Warm Springs Book Company, Fremont, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A fine copy in a near fine, mylar protected DJ. Probable 1st edition thus with no additional printings listed. Extensively Illustrated; 8vo., 95 pages.
Manila [1955], Bookman.Red pictorial full cloth,very clean & solid, 14 x 20 cm.,254p., many drawings & sketches,co-author Paula Malay. *THE AUTHOR'S DATED & SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY* to Dr. Charles O Houston. * RARE FIRST & ONLY EDITION * . *** **** *** . . COVERING ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH ON CUSTOMS, RITES & . . SUPERSTITIONS OF THE FILIPINOS . * This is an excellent anthropological an folk-study. . CONTENTS: . 1. BIRTH CUSTOMS IN THE PHILIPPINES . 2. BAPTISMAL PRACTICES . 3. LOCAL CUSTOMS OF COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE . 4. MEDICAL CUSTOMS . 5. BURIAL CUSTOMS . 6. OLD MAN WEATHER . 7. SUPERSTITIONS OF THE FILIPINO FARMER . 8. THE HOUSE THAT JUAN BUILDS . 9. GREETINGS AND ADDRESSING CUSTOMS . *** The book is nicely illustrated by native drawings & sketches illustrating customs and cultural traditions. . An excellent resource based on village research. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is an excellent copy of an obscure resource. Covers are clean, firm and solid, contents without issue. About as good as it can get. . *.