The Aborigines Of Northern Formosa: A Paper Read Before The North China Branch Of The Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, June 18, 1874 (1874)

By Edward C. Taintor

Book Overview

""The Aborigines Of Northern Formosa"" is a historical book by Edward C. Taintor that was originally presented as a paper before the North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society in Shanghai on June 18, 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the indigenous people of Northern Formosa (now known as Taiwan), including their customs, traditions, and way of life. Taintor describes their physical appearance, their language, and their social structure, as well as their relationship with the Chinese settlers who had begun to arrive on the island. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the aboriginal people and their villages. ""The Aborigines Of Northern Formosa"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Taiwan and its indigenous peoples.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: 1165748444
• ISBN13: 9781165748440
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"