Migrations, Myth and Magic from the Gilbert Islands Early Writings of Sir Arthur Grimble - Routledge Library Editions.

Arthur Grimble, Rosemary Grimble

Hardback (26 Feb 2004)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book is a collection of Arthur Grimble's field notes and early writings, brought together in book form with linking pieces and a large number of illustrations. There are chapters on cannibalism and head hunting, on astronomy and on many aspects of the lives of the Gilbertese people from birth to death. Originally published in 1972.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415330558
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	26 Feb 2004
DEWEY:	305.89952
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	336
Weight:	540g
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	30mm