The Mafulu Mountain People Of British New Guinea (1912)

By Robert Wood Williamson

Book Overview

The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea is a non-fiction book written by Robert Wood Williamson and first published in 1912. The book is an anthropological study of the Mafulu people, a tribe living in the mountainous region of Papua New Guinea, then known as British New Guinea.The author spent several months living among the Mafulu people, learning about their customs, beliefs, and way of life. He describes in detail their social organization, religious practices, and daily activities, such as hunting, farming, and cooking. He also provides insights into their worldview and the role of magic and sorcery in their society.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Mafulu life. The author discusses their language, marriage customs, and the role of women in their society. He also explores their beliefs about death and the afterlife, as well as their relationship with neighboring tribes.The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea is an important work in the field of anthropology, providing a detailed and comprehensive account of a little-known tribe. It offers valuable insights into the culture and traditions of a people who were largely isolated from the rest of the world at the time of the author's visit. The book is still widely read and studied today and is considered a classic in the field of anthropology.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: 1167240243
• ISBN13: 9781167240249
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"