Reid, Mayne 1818-1883 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Odd People: Being a Popular Description of Singular Races of Man" by Captain Mayne Reid is an ethnological account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores various unique and lesser-known human races, focusing initially on the Bushmen of South Africa. Through vivid descriptions and observations, Reid captures the peculiarities of these races, aiming to shed light on their lifestyles, appearances, and customs. The opening of the book sets the stage by delving into the lives of the Bushmen, highlighting their enigmatic nature as a race that has intrigued the civilized world. Reid outlines their physical characteristics, societal structures, and hunting practices, discussing both their strengths and vulnerabilities. He presents the Bushmen as skilled survivors in a harsh environment, adept at utilizing the resources around them while also facing the threat of extinction due to oppression from more dominant cultures. The narrative combines factual description with the author's personal observations, aiming to evoke both empathy and curiosity about these "odd" peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-04-19 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Ethnology Anthropology GN Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35911 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35911 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133823.0 35911