Pagan Tribes Of Borneo V1

Pagan Tribes of Borneo Volume 1 is a book written by Charles Hose, a British colonial administrator and anthropologist who spent several years studying the indigenous people of Borneo. The book is a comprehensive account of the pagan tribes that inhabit the island, including their customs, beliefs, social structures, and daily life. It covers a wide range of topics, from the various rituals and ceremonies performed by the tribes, to their methods of agriculture and hunting, to their system of justice and governance. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the different ethnic groups that make up the pagan tribes of Borneo, as well as their interactions with each other and with the outside world. Overall, Pagan Tribes of Borneo Volume 1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the anthropology, history, and culture of Borneo and its people.The Kayans believe themselves to be surrounded by many intelligent powers capable of influencing their welfare for good or ill. Some of these are embodied in animals or plants, or are closely connected with other natural objects, such as mountains, rocks, rivers, caves; or manifest themselves in such processes as thunder, storm, and disease, the growth of the crops and disasters of various kinds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.