02500cam a22003373u 4500 30520 UtSlPG 20260610133709.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 G Various Le Tour du Monde; Une peuplade Malgache : Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-11-21 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Le Tour du Monde; Une peuplade Malgache" by Various is a collection of travel articles written in the early 20th century. The text delves specifically into the geography, sociology, and cultural practices of the Tanala people of Ikongo, a region in southeastern Madagascar. It explores the organization of their society, including their legal system, familial structures, and rituals, as well as their beliefs in the afterlife and interactions with nature. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the Ikongo region, characterized by its lush forests and rich landscapes. The author vividly describes the transition from the monotonous terrain of the Betsileo to the vibrant, diverse ecosystem of the Tanala country. It highlights the Tanala's sophisticated social organization, their strong sense of independence shaped by geographical factors, and their unique customs surrounding mortality, community governance, and the significance of ancestral worship. This initial exploration sets the scene for an in-depth examination of the cultural identity and practices of the Tanala tribe, inviting readers into a rich tapestry of Malgache life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals Voyages and travels -- Periodicals Travelers -- Periodicals Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30520 71366 71366