Tribal Heritage: A Study of the Santals

by W.J. Culshaw
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This book gives a detailed account of Santal people and their life in a straightforward and uncomplicated manner. The book is the result of author’s personal experience of living with sandals for five years in the Santal Parganas. The book includes the origin of Santals, their daily life, customs and manners. The subject matter has been developed with great care and comprises use of authentic source materials. The account of customs from birth to death and impact of Christianity is discussed in a subtle manner.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR W.J. Culshaw

W.J. Culshaw was a Christian missionary who lived and worked in Bankura district of Santal Pargana between 1932 and 1943. He spent his time working in various villages of the district. His scholarly nature prompted him to gather material on santals and Letu shape it up in the form of a book with the help of suitable and authentic source materials. In doing this work, he could manage the help of some local santali christians also.

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Title
Tribal Heritage: A Study of the Santals
Author
W.J. Culshaw
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
Gyan Publishing House
ISBN
8121208572, 9788121208574
Length
xi+211p., Map; Figures; Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.
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