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Alfred C. Haddon (1855–1940)

Autor(a) de Magic and fetishism

14+ Works 84 Membros 1 Review

About the Author

Obras de Alfred C. Haddon

Associated Works

The Kiwai Papuans of British New Guinea — Introdução, algumas edições2 cópias

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Conhecimento Comum

Nome de batismo
Haddon, Alfred Cort
Data de nascimento
1855
Data de falecimento
1940
Sexo
male
País (para mapa)
U.K.

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Resenhas

The thing saving this book was the last half. The first 100 plus pages were dreadfully slow and dull, but the last 130 or so pages were bangin' good. That is, the portion about New Guinea and Borneo were far, far better than the chapters on the islands in the Torres Straits. Probably, at least in part, because I could relate to them having been to Borneo recently. Also, the descriptive prose was less about activities involving a native name for everything and more about the activities themselves. Bought the book in Penang this past summer and glad I did. Am probably leaning towards getting and reading Hose's book now....… (mais)
 
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untraveller | Sep 30, 2017 |

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Estatísticas

Obras
14
Also by
1
Membros
84
Popularidade
#216,911
Avaliação
4.0
Resenhas
1
ISBNs
24

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