Among Cannibals (eBook)

An Account of Four Years' Travels in Australia and of Camp Life With the Aborigines of Queensland

Carl Lumholtz (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
402 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633810741-1 (EAN)

Infos

Carl Lumholtz's 'Among Cannibals' provides a fascinating anthropological study of indigenous tribes in Mexico and Australia. Through detailed accounts of his interactions and observations, Lumholtz sheds light on the cultural practices of these tribes, including their belief systems, social structures, and rituals. The book is written in a scholarly and objective tone, offering insights into the lives of these societies without romanticizing or demonizing them. Lumholtz's precise descriptions and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in ethnography and cultural anthropology. His work is a significant contribution to the field, setting a standard for future studies on indigenous communities.' Carl Lumholtz, a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist, is renowned for his extensive research on native cultures around the world. His knack for immersing himself in unfamiliar environments and his dedication to understanding and documenting these cultures make him a respected figure in the field of anthropology. Lumholtz's firsthand experiences and respect for the people he studied is evident in 'Among Cannibals,' making it a reliable and insightful source of information. I highly recommend 'Among Cannibals' to readers interested in anthropology, indigenous cultures, and ethnographic studies. Lumholtz's meticulous research and engaging narrative style provide a unique and enlightening perspective on the lives of indigenous tribes, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the diversity of human societies.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.2022
• Übersetzer: Rasmus Björn Anderson
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Australien / Neuseeland / Ozeanien
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: Aboriginal Australians • adventure writing • anthropological research • Anthropology • Australia • Cultural Anthropology • Description and travel • Ethnographic Studies • Ethnology • Exploration literature • explorer narratives • History of Oceania • Indigenous peoples • Natural History • Queensland • remote expeditions • south seas • travel memoirs • Tribal culture