Versuch einer Ethnographie der Philippinen by Ferdinand Blumentritt
"Versuch einer Ethnographie der Philippinen" by Ferdinand Blumentritt is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work presents a detailed ethnographic study of the Philippines, focusing on its indigenous peoples, including the Negritos and various Malay groups, as well as the influence of Chinese and Japanese populations. The author aims to document the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of the archipelago, providing insights into the historical migration patterns andsocietal developments of the island's inhabitants. The opening of the ethnographic study begins with an introduction to the Negritos, the indigenous population of the Philippines. Blumentritt describes their current dwindling numbers, the impact of Malay invasions on their societies, and their living conditions in the remote mountainous regions and coastal areas. He further elaborates on the cultural practices, dietary habits, and social structures of the Negritos, laying a strong foundation for the subsequent sections that will explore other ethnic groups. Through this initial exploration, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the Philippines' ethnographic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blumentritt, Ferdinand, 1853-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Versuch einer Ethnographie der Philippinen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Ethnology -- Philippines |
| Subject | Philippines -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40867 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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