The Monguors Of The Kansu-Tibetan Frontier Their Origin, History, And Social Organization

The book titled ""The Monguors Of The Kansu-Tibetan Frontier: Their Origin, History, And Social Organization"" is written by Louis M. J. Schram. It is a comprehensive study of the Monguor people who inhabit the Kansu-Tibetan frontier. The book delves into the origin of the Monguors, their history, and social organization.The author provides an in-depth analysis of the Monguor culture, customs, and traditions. He explores their religious beliefs, rituals, and practices. The book also covers the Monguors' economic activities, including agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade.Schram's work sheds light on the historical interactions between the Monguors and other ethnic groups in the region, including the Chinese, Tibetans, and Mongols. He examines the impact of these interactions on the Monguors' social organization and identity.The book is well-researched and based on extensive fieldwork conducted by the author in the 1940s and 1950s. It includes photographs, maps, and illustrations that provide a visual representation of the Monguor people and their way of life.Overall, ""The Monguors Of The Kansu-Tibetan Frontier: Their Origin, History, And Social Organization"" is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in learning about the Monguor people and their culture.Transactions Of The American Philosophical Society, New Series, Volume 44, Part 1.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.