Project Gutenberg 2011-11-17 Public domain in the USA. 692 Nassau, Robert Hamill 1835 1921 Nassau, R. H. (Robert Hamill) Fetichism in West Africa : $b forty years' observation of native customs and superstitions Fetichism in West Africa : 40 years' observation of native customs and superstitions Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetichism_in_West_Africa Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "Fetichism in West Africa: Forty Years' Observation of Native Customs and Superstitions" by the Rev. Robert Hamill Nassau is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as an extensive account of Nassau's observations of the spiritual practices, beliefs, and sociocultural customs of various tribes in West Africa, particularly the Benga and Mpongwe. It delves into the intersection of religion and daily life, examining how deeply ingrained superstitions influence the social structure and individual behaviors within these communities. At the start of the book, Nassau recounts his experiences upon arriving in West Africa and details the initial interactions he had with various tribes, highlighting their unique customs and beliefs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these practices from a respectful and inquisitive perspective, rather than dismissing them as mere superstition. The opening chapters outline the author's methodologies for engaging with the local people, illustrate the complexities of their societal organization, and indicate how these rituals and beliefs are not only prevalent but also central to their cultural identity. As he immerses himself in their language and culture, Nassau positions himself as both an observer and a participant in the ongoing discourse about their understanding of spirituality and the role of "fetiches" in their daily lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/38038/38038-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ethnology -- Africa, West Fetishism -- Africa, West BL Text Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 911431 2025-08-15T11:37:54.551418 text/html 932398 2021-01-08T07:39:35 text/html 1088498 2025-08-15T11:38:04.120321 application/epub+zip 1099451 2025-08-15T11:37:55.916354 application/epub+zip 392378 2025-08-15T11:37:55.226375 application/epub+zip 1338811 2025-08-15T11:38:10.591281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1275839 2025-08-15T11:38:03.352355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 569920 2022-09-17T11:32:08.967320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 834673 2025-08-15T11:37:53.118409 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 834460 2021-01-08T07:39:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 834034 2021-01-08T07:39:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 834075 2021-01-08T07:39:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22935 2025-08-15T11:38:10.741281 application/rdf+xml 16919 2025-08-15T11:37:55.338369 image/jpeg 2825 2025-08-15T11:37:55.285354 image/jpeg 315910 2021-01-08T07:39:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 315572 2021-01-08T07:39:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 1065232 2021-01-08T07:39:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 315314 2021-01-08T07:39:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 1078494 2025-08-15T11:37:54.662359 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia