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100 1 _aRussell, R. V.
_q(Robert Vane),
_d1873-1915
245 1 4 _aThe Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-21
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3" by R. V. Russell is a detailed ethnographic study written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work focuses on the various tribes and castes found within the Central Provinces of India, exploring their origins, social customs, marriage practices, and religious beliefs, providing a comprehensive account of their lives and cultures. The opening of the volume introduces the structure and intent of the book, revealing its emphasis on a systematic approach to documenting the castes and tribes in alphabetical order. It begins with the Gadaria caste, describing their history as occupational shepherds, including their marriage customs, religious practices, and social organization. The text also hints at the broader cultural tapestry of these communities, emphasizing their unique traditions and the challenges they face in contemporary society. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the myriad castes and tribes that populate the Central Provinces, reflecting a rich cultural history worthy of further study. (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
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41424
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