Adventures And Researches Among The Andaman Islanders (1863) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437474367)

""Adventures and Researches Among the Andaman Islanders"" is a book written by Frederic John Mouat in 1863. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences and research among the indigenous people of the Andaman Islands. The Andaman Islands are a group of islands located in the Bay of Bengal, off the eastern coast of India. The author, who was a British medical officer, spent several years living among the Andaman Islanders and studying their way of life. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Andaman Islanders' social, cultural, and religious practices, as well as their language, customs, and traditions. The author also details the physical characteristics of the Andaman Islanders, their diet, and their hunting and fishing techniques. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Andaman Islanders' way of life. The author also includes several illustrations and photographs to provide a visual representation of the Andaman Islanders and their environment. Overall, ""Adventures and Researches Among the Andaman Islanders"" is a fascinating and informative account of the Andaman Islanders and their culture. It provides a unique insight into the lives of one of the world's most isolated and enigmatic indigenous peoples, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, ethnography, or colonial history.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.

Author: Frederic John Mouat
ISBN-10: 1437474365
ISBN-13: 9781437474367
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/13/2009
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d