AuthorGraham, David Crockett, author
TitleSongs and Stories of the Ch'uan Miao / David Crockett Graham
ImprintWashington : The Smithsonian Institution, 1954
Connect tohttps://digiverse.chula.ac.th/Info/item/dc:89461
Descript xi, 336 pages : illustrations, map ; 27 cm

SUMMARY

Describes the historical background of the Ch'uan Miao with reference to their economic life, social organization, social life and ceremonies, religion and language. Presents legends and tales relating to historical and etiological traditions: life in the ancient times, origin of customs and things, ancient and recent history. Describes songs and ceremonial chants used in ceremonies of the priest and shamau, and war and love songs. Contains short stories, folktales, and explanations of ceremonies and customs. [TAIC]


SUBJECT

  1. women
  2. customs
  3. ethnic groups
  4. bibliographies
  5. social patterns
  6. esthetic perception
  7. economics
  8. religion
  9. history
  10. China
  11. Hmong (Asian people)

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