Description: This book delves into the fascinating history and culture of the Miskito and Sumu Indians, two indigenous tribes who have inhabited the Atlantic coast of Central America for centuries. The author provides a detailed ethnographic survey, exploring everything from their physical characteristics and clothing to their complex social structures and beliefs. The book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these tribes, who have interacted with a variety of external forces throughout history, including European colonizers, buccaneers, and Moravian missionaries. The author examines the impact of these encounters on the tribes' cultural development, language, and physical makeup, tracing the influence of African slaves who arrived on the Mosquito Coast in the 17th century. The author meticulously explores the historical and cultural interactions that have shaped the Miskito and Sumu peoples, highlighting their resilience and adaptability in the face of external pressures. The book provides valuable insights into the rich and diverse tapestry of indigenous cultures in Central America, shedding light on a period of history often overlooked in traditional narratives. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Ethnographical Survey of the Miskito and Sumu Indians of Honduras and Nicaragua (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 214 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, Literary Collections
Item Weight: 10.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Eduard Conzemius
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback