Folklore

Folklore

Author: Joseph Jacobs

Publisher:

Published: 1903

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13:

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Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.


The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters : Its Festivals and Folk-Lore

The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters : Its Festivals and Folk-Lore

Author: William Henry Furness

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-09-07

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13:

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Step into the fascinating world of Borneo's indigenous tribes with William Henry Furness's "The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters: Its Festivals and Folk-Lore". This captivating ethnographic study offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of Borneo's head-hunting communities, exploring their traditions, festivals, and folklore with meticulous detail and empathetic insight. Join William Henry Furness as he delves into the daily lives and cultural practices of the Borneo head-hunters, providing readers with an intimate portrait of their society. Through firsthand observations and engaging narrative, Furness captures the essence of their home life, from the intricate rituals of their festivals to the enchanting stories passed down through generations. Furness's masterful storytelling weaves together themes of tradition, community, and cultural identity. Each chapter serves as a valuable hook-point, drawing readers into a world where the past and present coexist in a vibrant tapestry of customs and beliefs. With its blend of vivid descriptions and scholarly analysis, "The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters" sets an informative and immersive tone that appeals to both anthropologists and general readers. From the lively celebrations of tribal festivals to the haunting beauty of Borneo's folk tales, Furness paints a vivid picture of a culture that is both ancient and enduring. Since its publication, "The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters" has been acclaimed for its detailed ethnographic work and respectful portrayal of Borneo's indigenous people. Its enduring relevance and cultural richness continue to captivate readers, offering profound insights into the traditions and lifestyles of a unique community. As you delve into the pages of "The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters", you'll find yourself drawn to its rich cultural detail, compelling themes, and engaging storytelling. Furness's keen observations and his ability to craft a comprehensive narrative make this book a cherished resource for those interested in anthropology and cultural studies. In conclusion, "The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters" is more than just an ethnographic study—it’s a timeless exploration of human culture, tradition, and identity that continues to inspire and educate readers. Whether you're a longtime student of anthropology or discovering this cultural gem for the first time, prepare to be enlightened by William Henry Furness's authoritative and engaging account. Don't miss your chance to explore the rich cultural heritage of Borneo. Let "The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters" guide you through the vibrant traditions and captivating folklore of this unique community. Grab your copy now and join the many readers who have been inspired by Furness's masterful work.


Man

Man

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1902

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13:

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In 1995, Man became Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute. The volumes under the current title do not yet appear in the database, as JSTOR coverage of the journal currently ends at 1993.


The Architecture of Life and Death in Borneo

The Architecture of Life and Death in Borneo

Author: Robert L. Winzeler

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2004-02-29

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 082486459X

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Among Borneo's spectacular indigenous buildings, the longhouses, mortuary monuments, and other architectural forms of the interior are some of the most outstanding, and much of the renewed interest in indigenous architecture has focused on the rapidly vanishing or now extinct traditional forms of a small number of surviving examples or recreations. Drawing on the author's extensive research and travel in Borneo, this impressive and original study offers a more comprehensive account of this architecture than any previous work. Organized into two sections, the book first documents and explains traditional built forms in terms of tools and materials, the environmental context, village organization, and social arrangements. This section includes a full discussion of architecture designs and symbolism, especially those dealing with life and death. The author next looks at the destruction or transformation of traditional architecture based on a number of interrelated developments, including religious conversion, Western influence, internal migration, and logging, as well as governmental attitudes and efforts. The book concludes with a discussion of recent efforts to document and preserve traditional structures and turn indigenous as well as colonial architecture into history and heritage.


The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters

The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters

Author: William Henry Furness

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-09

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9781332523115

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Excerpt from The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters: Its Festivals and Folk-Lore While to scenery, it is distance, - and photography, - which lends enchantment, it is, on the contrary, propinquity which, in my experience, lends to the Borneo Head-Hunters and to their Home-life, a charm which cannot be wholly dispelled even by the skulls hanging from the rafters of their houses. After living among them, for months at a time, an insight is gained into their individualities and peculiarities which a casual sojourn can never disclose. Some, of course, are ill-tempered, crotchety, selfish; others, again, are mild, gentle, generous. The youths have their languishing loves, which they are eager to confide to sympathetic ears. The maidens are coy, or demure, or bashful, when their lovers are near, and delight in teasing and tormenting. The Bornean mothers and fathers think their babies the prettiest that ever were born; and the young boys are as boyish as schoolboys here at home, and are quite as up to all mischief. It is so much easier to descend than it is to rise in what we call civilization, that, before a month is passed in a Kayan or a Kenyah house, the host and hostess, who, on first sight, seemed to be uncouth savages, frightfully mutilated as to eyes, ears, and teeth, are regarded as kind-hearted, devoted friends. It becomes well-nigh impossible to realise that they cannot add the simplest of sums without the aid of fingers and toes; and that Caesar, Shakespeare, and Washington are to them meaningless, unpronounceable words. Their honesty, (in a twelve months' residence the only thing stolen from me was a tooth-powder bottle, ) their simple, childlike nature, their keen interest in the pursuit of the moment, and their vivacious excitability, place them in advance of any 'savages' with whom I have ever, in my many wanderings, come in contact. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."


Literature of Travel and Exploration

Literature of Travel and Exploration

Author: Jennifer Speake

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-12

Total Pages: 1425

ISBN-13: 1135456631

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Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.