Shans At Home: With Two Chapters On Shan History And Literature (1910) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436665377)

Shans At Home: With Two Chapters On Shan History And Literature is a book written by Mrs. Leslie Milne in 1910. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during her stay in Shan State, located in present-day Myanmar, during the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part describes the author's daily life in Shan State, including her interactions with the local people, their customs, beliefs, and traditions. The author also provides a detailed description of the Shan people's way of life, their agriculture, and their economic activities.The second part of the book focuses on the history and literature of the Shan people. The author provides a brief overview of the Shan Kingdoms and their rulers, as well as their cultural and religious practices. She also discusses the Shan language and literature, including their poetry, songs, and folk tales.Overall, Shans At Home: With Two Chapters On Shan History And Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Shan people. The book provides an insightful and detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during her stay in Shan State, making it a must-read for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in Southeast Asian 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.

Author: Leslie Milne,Wilbur Willis Cochrane
ISBN-10: 143666537X
ISBN-13: 9781436665377
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d