One Of The People: His Own Story

By Burton B. Porter

Book Overview

One of the People: His Own Story is a memoir written by Burton B. Porter, an American anthropologist who spent several years living among the indigenous people of the Philippines. The book chronicles Porter's experiences as he immerses himself in the culture and customs of the Tagbanua people, learning their language, participating in their rituals and ceremonies, and gaining a deep understanding of their way of life.Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Porter paints a compelling portrait of the Tagbanua people and their traditions, as well as the challenges and rewards of living among them. He also reflects on his own identity as an outsider in their community, and the ways in which his experiences with the Tagbanua have shaped his perspective on the world.One of the People is a fascinating and insightful account of cross-cultural exchange and the power of human connection, written by a respected scholar and anthropologist. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives and beliefs of a little-known indigenous community, and a reminder of the importance of respecting and valuing diverse cultures and ways of life.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: 1432503693
• ISBN13: 9781432503697
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"