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LoC No.: 14000139
Title: The Lushei Kuki Clans
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Lushei Kuki Clans" by Lt.-Colonel J. Shakespear is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the customs, social structures, and daily lives of the prominent Lushei clans residing in the Lushai Hills of India. It provides a detailed examination of their habitat, history, traditions, and inter-clan relationships, revealing the intricate dynamics within this ethnic group. At the start of the work, the author outlines his intent to focus on the inhabitants of the Lushai Hills while also acknowledging the presence of other clans in the broader Kuki race. He begins with descriptions of the Lushei people's geological setting, physical characteristics, and historical lineage, elaborating on their resilience and adaptability over the years. The opening chapters highlight social structures, agricultural practices, and the significance of genealogical records, establishing a foundation for understanding the complex tapestry of their culture. Shakespear's writing reflects his firsthand experiences and observations, aiming to provide an authentic representation of the Lushei clans' lifestyles and historical nuances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Shakespear, John, 1861-1942
EBook No.: 54160
Published: Feb 12, 2017
Downloads: 840
Language: English
Subject: Lushai (Asian people)
Subject: Kuki (Indic people)
Subject: Lushai language
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14000139
Title: The Lushei Kuki Clans
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Lushei Kuki Clans" by Lt.-Colonel J. Shakespear is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the customs, social structures, and daily lives of the prominent Lushei clans residing in the Lushai Hills of India. It provides a detailed examination of their habitat, history, traditions, and inter-clan relationships, revealing the intricate dynamics within this ethnic group. At the start of the work, the author outlines his intent to focus on the inhabitants of the Lushai Hills while also acknowledging the presence of other clans in the broader Kuki race. He begins with descriptions of the Lushei people's geological setting, physical characteristics, and historical lineage, elaborating on their resilience and adaptability over the years. The opening chapters highlight social structures, agricultural practices, and the significance of genealogical records, establishing a foundation for understanding the complex tapestry of their culture. Shakespear's writing reflects his firsthand experiences and observations, aiming to provide an authentic representation of the Lushei clans' lifestyles and historical nuances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Shakespear, John, 1861-1942
EBook No.: 54160
Published: Feb 12, 2017
Downloads: 840
Language: English
Subject: Lushai (Asian people)
Subject: Kuki (Indic people)
Subject: Lushai language
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.