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Condición: New. pp. 300.

Condición: New. pp. 300.

Paperback. Condición: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Meitheis by T. C. Hodson, with an introduction by Charles J. Lyall, is a seminal study of the Meitei people of Manipur. Published in 1908, it explores their social structure, customs, language, and religious practices, providing valuable insights into Meitei culture during the British colonial period. Lyall's introduction contextualizes the work within broader ethnographic studies, highlighting its importance in understanding the region's indigenous communities. This book remains a key reference for anthropological and historical research on Manipur. About The Author: Thomas Callan Hodson (18711953), the first William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology at Cambridge, was a pioneer in Indian anthropology and coined "sociolinguistics." He authored The Meitheis and The Naga Tribes of Manipur, analyzing Indian cultural and racial histories. Sir Charles James Lyall (18451920), a British Arabic scholar and civil servant in colonial India, was known for his expertise in Eastern languages and contributions to Arabic and Hindustani literature. He published Translations of Ancient Arabian Poetry and numerous works on Arabic poetry and philology. The Title 'The Meitheis: A People of Manipur Their Social Structure, Customs, Language and Religious Practices written/authored/edited by T. C. Hodson, Introduction by Charles J. Lyall', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806944 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Science, Anthropology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 300.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Meitheis by T. C. Hodson, with an introduction by Charles J. Lyall, is a seminal study of the Meitei people of Manipur. Published in 1908, it explores their social structure, customs, language, and religious practices, providing valuable insights into Meitei culture during the British colonial period. Lyall's introduction contextualizes the work within broader ethnographic studies, highlighting its importance in understanding the region's indigenous communities. This book remains a key reference for anthropological and historical research on Manipur. About The Author: Thomas Callan Hodson (18711953), the first William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology at Cambridge, was a pioneer in Indian anthropology and coined "sociolinguistics." He authored The Meitheis and The Naga Tribes of Manipur, analyzing Indian cultural and racial histories. Sir Charles James Lyall (18451920), a British Arabic scholar and civil servant in colonial India, was known for his expertise in Eastern languages and contributions to Arabic and Hindustani literature. He published Translations of Ancient Arabian Poetry and numerous works on Arabic poetry and philology. The Title 'The Meitheis: A People of Manipur Their Social Structure, Customs, Language and Religious Practices written/authored/edited by T. C. Hodson, Introduction by Charles J. Lyall', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367803165 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Science, Anthropology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 300.…

Leather. Condición: Very Good. First edition. A scarce first edition work exploring the Meitheis, predominantly focused on their folklore, an illustrated work with striking colour plates. The first edition of this scarce work.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, one folding plate, eight colour plates, and six monochrome plates.Collated, bound without the folding map, substituted with a folding table plate extracted from 'Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal'.Presented to Sir Lancelot Hare by His Highness Chura Chand Singh on the 14th December 1910.Hare was a civil servant, and Lieutenant Governor of the Bengal province of the British Raj.Chura Chand, also known as Meidingngu Churachand, was a Meitei King and Maharaja of Kangleipak. He ascended to the throne at the age of five, after the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War.'The Meitheis' is an interesting work on the traditions, folklore, and folktales of the Meitei.Including an introduction by Sir Charles J. LyallBookplate of W. A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front paste downs. In a full morocco binding. Externally, smart, a little rubbed to the joints and extremities. Light discolouration and marks to the boards, mostly to the front board. Bookplate to the front paste down, presentation label to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Not Stated (ilustrador). book.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 262 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1908. Text in English. This work explores the history and culture of the Meitheis, a prominent ethnic group in Manipur, India. Compiled by T.C. Hodson and Charles J. Lyall, it provides valuable insights into their social structures, traditions, and historical significance. A key resource for scholars of South Asian ethnography and colonial-era studies. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. …