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_aDarling, Charles W. _q(Charles William), _d1830-1905 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAnthropophagy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-11-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Anthropophagy" by Charles W. Darling is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the topic of cannibalism throughout history and across various cultures, detailing the circumstances and motivations behind the act of consuming human flesh. The author, who was associated with several historical societies, dives into a collection of references and anecdotes regarding anthropophagy from both classical and contemporary sources. In "Anthropophagy," Darling presents a thorough examination of the practice of cannibalism, illustrating instances from ancient mythologies, such as the Cyclops in Homer's "Odyssey," to reports from various cultures around the world, including the Battaks of Sumatra and the Aztecs of Mexico. The book provides a grim narrative of human habits during times of famine, warfare, and ritualistic ceremonies. Darling documents horrifying tales of survival, social norms, and cultural beliefs that surround cannibalism, offering insights into how societal values and extreme circumstances can lead to such practices. The text serves as both a fascinating and unsettling exploration of a taboo topic, challenging readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aCannibalism | ||
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