Book

In unknown China: a record of the observations, adventures and experiences of a pioneer missionary during a prolonged sojourn amongst the wild and unknown Nosu tribe of western China

J.B. Lippincott CompanyPhiladelphia, Pa. • Published In 1921 • Pages:

By: Pollard, Samuel.

Abstract
This work is based on the author's personal observations during a prolonged sojourn among the Lolo. Material culture data covering a broad range of information is found throughout. Cultural differences between ethnic subgroups are indicated as are aspects of the Lolo social structure. Two maps pinpoint the Lolo area in West China.
Subjects
Normal garb
Castes
Visiting and hospitality
Slavery
Community heads
Inter-community relations
External relations
Sorcery
Burial practices and funerals
Magicians and diviners
culture
Yi
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert E. Winter; 1956 ; Ian Skoggard; 2010
Field Date
1888-1915
Coverage Date
1900
Coverage Place
Sichuan Province, China
Notes
by S. Pollard
Includes index
LCCN
21000706
LCSH
Yi (Chinese people)/Ethnology--China
Nu (Chinese people)
China--Description and travel