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100 1 _aWood, J. G.
_q(John George),
_d1827-1889
245 1 4 _aThe uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; vol. 2 of 2 :
_bBeing a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-09-30
508 _aBrian Coe, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Uncivilized Races of Men in All Countries of the World; Vol. 2 of 2" by Rev. J. G. Wood is a comprehensive anthropological publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the manners, customs, and various characteristics of uncivilized tribes primarily in the Americas and the islands between there and Asia, including parts of Australia and New Zealand. It aims to provide a detailed account of the social, mental, physical, and religious aspects of these tribes, often drawing comparisons and observational insights from extensive research. The opening of this volume introduces readers to the themes of medicine, burial practices, and cultural beliefs of Australian Indigenous people. It highlights the roles of 'bilbos' (native doctors) in treating ailments, which includes bizarre treatments such as bloodletting and the use of a crystal believed to have healing powers. Additionally, it discusses various mourning and burial rites, showcasing contrasting practices for men and women, and examining the societal perceptions surrounding death. The portrayal of these cultural customs offers a vivid picture of the intricate life and traditions of the Australian natives, setting the stage for deeper exploration into the rituals and beliefs of other tribes across the world in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: J. B. Burr Publishing Co, 1875
653 _aEthnology
653 _aAnthropology
653 _aManners and customs
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/uncivilizedraces00wood/page/n5 AND https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t7bs2f491&view=1up&seq=1
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69074
999 _c109871
_d109871