Bøger af Edward C Taintor

""The Aborigines Of Northern Formosa"" is a historical book by Edward C. Taintor that was originally presented as a paper before the North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society in Shanghai on June 18, 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the indigenous people of Northern Formosa (now known as Taiwan), including their customs, traditions, and way of life. Taintor describes their physical appearance, their language, and their social structure, as well as their relationship with the Chinese settlers who had begun to arrive on the island. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the aboriginal people and their villages. ""The Aborigines Of Northern Formosa"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Taiwan and its indigenous peoples.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.

In this fascinating historical document, Edward C. Taintor shares his observations of the Aborigines of Northern Formosa, offering valuable insights into their customs, beliefs, and way of life. Drawing on his experiences as a diplomat and historian, Taintor provides a unique perspective on this little-known and enigmatic people.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.