Odd people : Being a popular description of singular races of man by Mayne Reid
"Odd People: Being a Popular Description of Singular Races of Man" by Captain Mayne Reid is an ethnological account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores various unique and lesser-known human races, focusing initially on the Bushmen of South Africa. Through vivid descriptions and observations, Reid captures the peculiarities of these races, aiming to shed light on their lifestyles, appearances, and customs. The opening of the book sets the stage bydelving into the lives of the Bushmen, highlighting their enigmatic nature as a race that has intrigued the civilized world. Reid outlines their physical characteristics, societal structures, and hunting practices, discussing both their strengths and vulnerabilities. He presents the Bushmen as skilled survivors in a harsh environment, adept at utilizing the resources around them while also facing the threat of extinction due to oppression from more dominant cultures. The narrative combines factual description with the author's personal observations, aiming to evoke both empathy and curiosity about these "odd" peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 |
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| Title | Odd people : Being a popular description of singular races of man |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Ethnology |
| Subject | Anthropology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35911 |
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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