01982cam a22003013u 4500 12786 UtSlPG 20260610133313.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en kha iso639-1 DS Gurdon, P. R. T. (Philip Richard Thornhagh), 1863-1942 The Khasis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-06-30 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "The Khasis" by P. R. T. Gurdon is a comprehensive ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the Khasi people, delving into their manners, customs, laws, religious beliefs, folk-lore, and linguistic characteristics, offering a detailed portrayal of their culture and society. At the start of the book, Gurdon introduces the Khasi people, detailing the demographic distribution and geographical context of their habitat in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Assam. He describes their physical appearance, social structure characterized by matriarchy, and their lifestyle, emphasizing their cheerful and industrious nature. The opening sets the stage for a deeper examination into the Khasis, including their agricultural practices, domestic life, and cultural rituals that are woven into their daily existence and give insight into their unique identity. Gurdon also thanks various contributors, highlighting the collaborative efforts that informed his study of this resilient community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Khasi (Indic people) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12786 54180 54180