Sonthalia And The Sonthals (1867)

By Edward Garnet Man

Book Overview

Sonthalia and the Sonthals is a book written by Edward Garnet Man and published in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Sonthal tribe, who were a significant indigenous group in the Indian state of Bihar during the British colonial period.Man's book is based on his personal experiences and observations during his time as an officer in the British Indian Army. He spent several years living among the Sonthals and studying their culture, customs, and way of life.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Sonthal language, religion, social organization, and economy. Man also provides detailed descriptions of Sonthal villages, homes, and daily routines.In addition to his ethnographic observations, Man also discusses the political and economic context of the Sonthal region during the 19th century. He describes the impact of British colonialism on the Sonthals and their relationship with neighboring tribes and communities.Overall, Sonthalia and the Sonthals is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the lives and culture of the Sonthal people during a critical period in Indian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1166979792
• ISBN13: 9781166979799
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"