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100 1 _aReid, Mayne,
_d1818-1883
245 1 4 _aThe man-eaters and other odd people
246 1 _aOdd people
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aNew edition of the author's Odd people, with different arrangement of chapters.
500 _aIncludes a memoir of Mayne Reid by R.H. Stoddard.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-05
508 _aRichard Tonsing, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Man-Eaters and Other Odd People: A Popular Description of Singular Races" by Captain Mayne Reid is a collection of ethnographic accounts written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intriguing and often macabre customs and characteristics of various unique and lesser-known tribes around the world, particularly focusing on cannibalistic practices. Through vivid language and detailed descriptions, the author delves into the lives of these 'odd peoples,' presenting a curious mix of fascination and horror that reflects his own adventurous spirit. At the start of this work, Captain Reid introduces his readers to the Feegee Islands, famously known for their cannibalistic inhabitants. He provides a captivating depiction of the geographical setting and describes the stark contrasts between the islands' breathtaking natural beauty and the ferocity of their inhabitants. Reid contemplates the moral complexities of the Feegeeans, presenting them not merely as savages but as complex beings shaped by their societal structures. He foreshadows the exploration of various tribes, hinting at both their harsh realities and the author’s admiration for their resilience—setting the stage for a thorough examination of these intriguing cultures throughout the remainder of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: T.R. Knox & Co., 1860
653 _aEthnology
653 _aAnthropology
700 1 _aStoddard, Richard Henry,
_d1825-1903
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/maneatersotherod00reid_0
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70452
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