Publisher's Synopsis
The Ila Speaking Peoples of Northern Rhodesia V2 is a book written by Edwin W. Smith that provides a comprehensive study of the Ila-speaking people of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). The book is the second volume of the series and focuses on the social and cultural practices of the Ila people, including their religion, customs, and traditions. The author, Edwin W. Smith, was a British colonial administrator who spent many years living among the Ila people. He wrote this book based on his extensive fieldwork and research, which included interviews with Ila elders and other community members. The book begins with an introduction to the Ila people and their history, including their migration patterns and early interactions with European explorers and missionaries. It then delves into various aspects of Ila culture, including their social organization, marriage customs, and religious beliefs. The book also includes detailed descriptions of Ila art, music, and dance, as well as their traditional healing practices and use of herbal medicine. The author provides detailed accounts of Ila rituals and ceremonies, such as the initiation of young boys into manhood and the mourning practices for the dead. Overall, The Ila Speaking Peoples of Northern Rhodesia V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African history, anthropology, or sociology. It provides a detailed and nuanced look at the social and cultural practices of the Ila people and sheds light on their unique way of life.1919. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766176428. Volume 2 of 2. Who are the Ila speaking peoples? Generally speaking, they are the people usually known as the Mashukulumbwe, or as Livingstone spelled it, Bashukulompo. This work was not prepared for ordinary domestic consumption. The authors endeavored to describe the life as it is in actuality, and any one attempting this with frankness must be prepared to see his work confined to a comparatively narrow circle of readers. While not professing to be scientifically trained anthropologists, the authors wrote with such experts in mind, and if they have succeeded in giving them any valuable material for their studies, the authors shall be glad. Illustrated.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.
