A Personal Narrative Of Thirteen Years Service Amongst The Wild Tribes Of Khoudistan For The Suppression Of Human Sacrifice (1864)
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ISBN10: 116454246X
ISBN13: 9781164542469
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164542469
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Personal Narrative Of Thirteen Years Service Amongst The Wild Tribes Of Khoudistan For The Suppression Of Human Sacrifice is a book written by John Campbell in 1864. The book is a personal account of Campbell's experiences during his thirteen years of service amongst the wild tribes of Khoudistan, where he worked towards the suppression of human sacrifice. The book provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the tribes of Khoudistan, who were known for their practice of human sacrifice. Campbell describes his interactions with the tribes, his efforts to understand their culture, and his attempts to persuade them to abandon their practice of human sacrifice. The book also includes insights into the political and social landscape of the region during the mid-19th century. Campbell provides a detailed account of his interactions with local rulers, British officials, and other individuals who played a role in his mission to suppress human sacrifice. Overall, A Personal Narrative Of Thirteen Years Service Amongst The Wild Tribes Of Khoudistan For The Suppression Of Human Sacrifice is a fascinating account of one man's efforts to bring about change in a region that was steeped in tradition and deeply resistant to change. The book provides a unique perspective on the history of the region and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who sought to bring about progress and modernization in the face of entrenched cultural practices.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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