TY  - BOOK
AU  - Blumentritt,Ferdinand
TI  - Versuch einer Ethnographie der Philippinen
AV  - DSGN 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Ethnology -- Philippines
KW  - Philippines -- Social life and customs
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N2  - "Versuch einer Ethnographie der Philippinen" by Ferdinand Blumentritt is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work presents a detailed ethnographic study of the Philippines, focusing on its indigenous peoples, including the Negritos and various Malay groups, as well as the influence of Chinese and Japanese populations. The author aims to document the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of the archipelago, providing insights into the historical migration patterns and societal developments of the island's inhabitants.  The opening of the ethnographic study begins with an introduction to the Negritos, the indigenous population of the Philippines. Blumentritt describes their current dwindling numbers, the impact of Malay invasions on their societies, and their living conditions in the remote mountainous regions and coastal areas. He further elaborates on the cultural practices, dietary habits, and social structures of the Negritos, laying a strong foundation for the subsequent sections that will explore other ethnic groups. Through this initial exploration, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the Philippines' ethnographic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -