Essay The First: On The Kocch, Bodo And Dhimal Tribes (1847)

By Bryan Houghton Hodgson

Book Overview

Essay The First: On The Kocch, Bodo And Dhimal Tribes is a book written by Bryan Houghton Hodgson in 1847. The book is a detailed account of the Kocch, Bodo and Dhimal tribes, who are indigenous people of the eastern Himalayas. Hodgson, who was a British civil servant and ethnologist, spent several years living among these tribes and studying their language, culture, customs, and traditions. In this book, he provides a comprehensive description of their social organization, religious beliefs, economic activities, and political systems. He also discusses their interactions with neighboring tribes and the impact of British colonialism on their way of life. The book is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the history and culture of the tribes of the eastern Himalayas.In Three Parts Including Vocabulary; Grammar; Location, Numbers, Creed, Customs, Condition, And Physical And Moral Characteristics Of The People.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164636537
• ISBN13: 9781164636533
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"