| Author |
Haddon, Alfred C. (Alfred Cort), 1855-1940 |
| LoC No. |
02020996
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| Title |
Head-hunters, black, white, and brown
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| Original Publication |
London: Methuen & Co., 1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Head-Hunters, Black, White, and Brown" by Alfred C. Haddon is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book documents the author’s anthropological and ethnological observations during his travels, particularly focusing on the cultures and customs of the Torres Straits Islanders and other indigenous communities in the region. Haddon emphasizes the importance of documenting the beliefs and rituals of these peoples, especially as traditional knowledge begins to fade with the passing of elder generations. The opening of the text details the journey of Haddon and his expedition team as they travel from Thursday Island to Murray Island in Torres Straits. Haddon describes the vibrant mix of cultures and the rapid changes in the local economy, influenced by the influx of Japanese workers. He recounts their tedious maritime journey to Murray Island, where the team is warmly welcomed by local chiefs and the schoolmaster. The careful observations set a foundation for Haddon’s anthropological inquiries into the customs, languages, and social structures of the islanders he intends to study during their stay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
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| Subject |
Ethnology -- Borneo
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| Subject |
Ethnology -- New Guinea
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| Subject |
Headhunters
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| Subject |
Kayan (Bornean people)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72861 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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