Publisher's Synopsis
""The Hill Tracts of Chittagong and the Dwellers Therein"" is a book written by Thomas Herbert Lewin in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the hill tracts of Chittagong, a region in present-day Bangladesh, and the people who inhabit it. The author describes the geography, climate, flora and fauna of the region, and provides insights into the customs, traditions, and way of life of the hill people.The book also includes comparative vocabularies of the hill dialects spoken by the various ethnic groups in the region, such as the Chakma, Marma, and Tripura. These vocabularies are intended to help readers understand the linguistic diversity of the region and the unique cultural identities of the different ethnic groups.Overall, ""The Hill Tracts of Chittagong and the Dwellers Therein"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and linguistics of the Chittagong Hill Tracts region. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the region and its people, and is a testament to the author's dedication to understanding and documenting the diversity of human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
