02226cam a22003133u 4500 71512 UtSlPG 20260610134644.0 m cr n 260607r20231865utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GN Greenwood, James, 1832-1929 Stirring scenes in savage lands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-28 Brian Coe, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Stirring Scenes in Savage Lands" by James Greenwood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the customs, manners, and habits of various uncivilized societies around the world, highlighting both peaceful and warlike aspects of their cultures. It aims to broaden the reader's understanding of human nature and the diversity of human experience through vivid storytelling. The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the complex relationship between savages and their leaders, exploring the expectations and realities of kingship among various tribes. It delves into the lives of individuals like the King of Dahomey, characterized as someone whose rule is marked by brutality and human sacrifice, showcasing the grotesque display of wealth and power associated with his reign. The narrative discusses the expectations that come with leadership in these savage lands and the often horrifying customs that surround these ancient ways of life, establishing an intriguing tone for the accounts that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Ward, Locke & Co, 1865 Anthropology https://archive.org/details/stirringscenesin00greeuoft/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71512 112238 112238