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Gurdon, P. R. T. (Philip Richard Thornhagh)
1863
1942
Gurdon, Philip Richard Thornhagh
The Khasis
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"The Khasis" by P. R. T. Gurdon is a comprehensive ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the Khasi people, delving into their manners, customs, laws, religious beliefs, folk-lore, and linguistic characteristics, offering a detailed portrayal of their culture and society. At the start of the book, Gurdon introduces the Khasi people, detailing the demographic distribution and geographical context of their habitat in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Assam. He describes their physical appearance, social structure characterized by matriarchy, and their lifestyle, emphasizing their cheerful and industrious nature. The opening sets the stage for a deeper examination into the Khasis, including their agricultural practices, domestic life, and cultural rituals that are woven into their daily existence and give insight into their unique identity. Gurdon also thanks various contributors, highlighting the collaborative efforts that informed his study of this resilient community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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