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Title: The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3" by R. V. Russell is a detailed ethnographic study written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work focuses on the various tribes and castes found within the Central Provinces of India, exploring their origins, social customs, marriage practices, and religious beliefs, providing a comprehensive account of their lives and cultures. The opening of the volume introduces the structure and intent of the book, revealing its emphasis on a systematic approach to documenting the castes and tribes in alphabetical order. It begins with the Gadaria caste, describing their history as occupational shepherds, including their marriage customs, religious practices, and social organization. The text also hints at the broader cultural tapestry of these communities, emphasizing their unique traditions and the challenges they face in contemporary society. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the myriad castes and tribes that populate the Central Provinces, reflecting a rich cultural history worthy of further study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane), 1873-1915

EBook No.: 41424

Published: Nov 21, 2012

Downloads: 339

Language: English

Subject: Ethnology -- India -- Madhya Pradesh

Subject: Caste -- India -- Madhya Pradesh

Subject: Madhya Pradesh (India) -- Religion

Subject: Madhya Pradesh (India) -- Scheduled tribes

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg.

Summary: "The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3" by R. V. Russell is a detailed ethnographic study written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work focuses on the various tribes and castes found within the Central Provinces of India, exploring their origins, social customs, marriage practices, and religious beliefs, providing a comprehensive account of their lives and cultures. The opening of the volume introduces the structure and intent of the book, revealing its emphasis on a systematic approach to documenting the castes and tribes in alphabetical order. It begins with the Gadaria caste, describing their history as occupational shepherds, including their marriage customs, religious practices, and social organization. The text also hints at the broader cultural tapestry of these communities, emphasizing their unique traditions and the challenges they face in contemporary society. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the myriad castes and tribes that populate the Central Provinces, reflecting a rich cultural history worthy of further study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane), 1873-1915

EBook No.: 41424

Published: Nov 21, 2012

Downloads: 339

Language: English

Subject: Ethnology -- India -- Madhya Pradesh

Subject: Caste -- India -- Madhya Pradesh

Subject: Madhya Pradesh (India) -- Religion

Subject: Madhya Pradesh (India) -- Scheduled tribes

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.