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_aRussell, R. V. _q(Robert Vane), _d1873-1915 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 1 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-02-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ | ||
| 520 | _a"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 1" by R. V. Russell is an ethnological account written in the early 20th century. This detailed work, published under the orders of the Central Provinces Administration, serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the diverse tribes and castes inhabiting this region of India. It aims to document the customs, traditions, and social structures of these groups, making it particularly relevant for government officials and scholars interested in the ethnography of India. The opening of the book includes a preface that outlines the purpose and scope of the work, noting its reliance on existing ethnological studies and the necessity for the classification of various tribes and castes. Russell discusses the rationale behind the book's organization, explaining that it follows a methodical approach similar to Sir Herbert Risley's work on Bengal, allowing for exhaustive coverage though at the risk of some repetition in descriptions. He also highlights that articles on religions and sects have been included to provide a more complete ethnological account of the region. The text sets the stage for an exploration of the complex societal structures within the Central Provinces, suggesting that readers can expect an in-depth investigation of the traditional hierarchies and cultural practices that define these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEthnology -- India -- Madhya Pradesh | ||
| 653 | _aCaste -- India -- Madhya Pradesh | ||
| 653 | _aMadhya Pradesh (India) -- Religion | ||
| 653 | _aMadhya Pradesh (India) -- Scheduled tribes | ||
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