Samoan Kava Custom (1916)

By William Churchill

Book Overview

Samoan Kava Custom is a book written by William Churchill in 1916. The book is a comprehensive study of the traditional Samoan custom of preparing and drinking kava, a beverage made from the roots of the kava plant. Churchill, who was an American anthropologist, lived among the Samoan people for several years and observed their customs and traditions. In this book, he describes the kava ceremony in detail, including the preparation of the drink, the etiquette of serving and drinking it, and the significance of the ritual in Samoan culture. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of kava ceremonies and the tools and utensils used in the preparation and serving of the drink. Samoan Kava Custom is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the culture and traditions of the Samoan people, as well as the history and anthropology of the Pacific Islands.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: 1166270416
• ISBN13: 9781166270414
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"