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The Selungs Of The Mergui Archipelago

The Selungs Of The Mergui Archipelago

Anderson, John

Hardcover

AnthropologyTravel GeneralSouth American History

ISBN10: 1161646957
ISBN13: 9781161646955
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Selungs of the Mergui Archipelago is a non-fiction book written by John Anderson. It is a detailed account of the Selung people, who inhabit the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar. The book covers various aspects of the Selung culture, including their social structure, customs, beliefs, and practices. Anderson provides a comprehensive overview of their traditional way of life, which includes fishing, hunting, and gathering. He also delves into their religious beliefs, which are a blend of animism and Buddhism.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Selung life. Anderson describes their unique language, which is a mixture of Mon-Khmer and Malayic languages. He also discusses their traditional clothing, which is made from natural materials such as bark and leaves.The Selungs of the Mergui Archipelago is a fascinating read for anyone interested in anthropology, culture, and history. It provides a rare glimpse into the lives of an indigenous people who have managed to maintain their traditional way of life despite the encroachment of modernity. Anderson's writing is clear and concise, and he presents his findings in a scholarly yet accessible manner. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn more about the Selung people and their culture.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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