02717cam a22003133u 4500 36947 UtSlPG 20260610133837.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 GN Reclus, Élie, 1827-1904 Les primitifs: Études d'ethnologie comparée Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-02 Préface -- Les Hyperboréens, chasseurs et pêcheurs: Les Inoïts orientaux. Les Inoïts occidentaux -- Les Apaches, chasseurs nomades et brigands -- Les Naïrs, Noblesse guerrière et Famille maternelle -- Les monticoles des Nilgherris, pasteurs, agriculteurs et sylvestres (Todas, Badagas, Cotas, Iroulas et Couroumbas) -- Les Kolariens du Bengale, et les sacrifices humains chez les Khonds -- Conclusion. Produced by Laurent Vogel, Pierre Lacaze 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) "Les primitifs: Études d'ethnologie comparée" by Élie Reclus is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the behaviors, cultures, and social structures of various primitive peoples, positioning itself within the burgeoning field of ethnology. Reclus seeks to counter contemporary prejudices regarding so-called "primitive" societies by documenting their customs, beliefs, and ways of life with respect and rigor. The opening of the book presents a preface outlining the principles guiding Reclus's study of ethnology and demography. He argues against the dismissive view of ancient and non-Western societies, suggesting that their practices and institutions hold invaluable lessons that reflect humanity's evolution. He emphasizes the continuity of human thought and institutions over time, stating that understanding primitive cultures is essential for a true grasp of human development. The preface sets the stage for subsequent explorations of specific groups, beginning with detailed examinations of the Hyperboreans and Esquimaux, highlighting their environmental adaptations and cultural practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prehistoric peoples https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36947 77787 77787