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Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica (1920)

Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica (1920)

Skinner, Alanson

Hardcover

Letters & EssaysGeneral ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120852129
ISBN13: 9781120852120
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica is a book written by Alanson Skinner in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the indigenous Bribri people of Costa Rica, their culture, customs, beliefs, and way of life. The author, who was an American ethnographer and archaeologist, spent several years living among the Bribri people, learning their language, and observing their daily activities.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Bribri culture. The first chapter provides an overview of the Bribri people, their history, and their social organization. The following chapters delve into topics such as Bribri religion, mythology, and cosmology, as well as their hunting and fishing practices, agriculture, and food preparation.Skinner also discusses Bribri art, music, and dance, which he found to be an integral part of their culture. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the Bribri culture to life.Overall, Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in indigenous cultures, anthropology, or the history of Costa Rica. It provides a detailed and insightful look into the daily lives of the Bribri people, their beliefs, and their customs.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.

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