This book contains some 380 stories collected in the remote villages in northeast india largely untouched by external influence, this mountainous and wooded area is inhabited by people who have preserved their distinctive social organization and cultural institutions for centuries although some motifs in their mythology are known elsewhere in india, many others are unique to their culture

Myths of the North East Frontier of India: 380 Stories

Politics & Social Sciences

Verrier Elwin

Social Sciences

Munshiram Manoharal Publishers Pvt. Ltd

<p>North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) has always been a source of curiosity and a desire to know more. Bordering on China this area came into inglorious prominence during Chinese attack in 1962. Always snow-clad it has geographical and climatic difficulties apart from cultural diversity with the rest of India. This book satisfies all these expectation. A must read for all. About The Author:- Verrier Elwin has been a missionary of tribal affairs as well as a friend of the tribes. He has explained in his book how India should treat its tribals. According to him they are neither a subject of research nor a challenge for integration in the mainstream. The Title 'A Philosophy For Nefa written/authored/edited by Verrier Elwin', published in the year 2009. The ISBN 9788182054912 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 152 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / North-East Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-</p>

A Philosophy for Nefa

Isha Books

The Tribal Art of Middle India

B.R.Publishing corporation

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