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100 1 _aButler, John, Major
245 1 2 _aA Sketch of Assam: With some account of the Hill Tribes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-05
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (The digitized holdings of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin are all interested parties worldwide free of charge for non-commercial use available.)
520 _a"A Sketch of Assam: With some account of the Hill Tribes" by Major John Butler is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work introduces readers to the region of Assam in India, along with its diverse hill tribes, offering insights into the author's experiences and observations during his time stationed there. The aim of the text is to enhance the understanding of Assam's culture, geography, and tribal dynamics while countering existing prejudices against the area. The opening of the book chronicles Major Butler's appointment and journey to Assam, detailing his pride in securing a higher command as the second in command of the Assam Light Infantry. He describes the challenges of travel through the region's landscapes and rivers, including the hazards posed by wildlife, the climate, and the local tribes. With vivid descriptions of towns like Goalparah and Gowahatty, Butler paints a picture of a vibrant yet complex environment. He also alludes to the various tribes inhabiting the area and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their cultures and interactions with the British military presence, all while expressing a keen interest in documenting the unique characteristics of Assam. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAssam (India) -- Description and travel
653 _aEthnology -- India -- Assam
653 _aAssam (India) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53670
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