The Lepchas of Sikkim

The Lepchas of Sikkim PDF Author: Geoffrey Gorer
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Category : Lepcha (African people)
Languages : en
Pages : 588

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The Lepchas of Sikkim

The Lepchas of Sikkim PDF Author: Geoffrey Gorer
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Category : Lepcha (African people)
Languages : en
Pages : 588

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Himalayan Village

Himalayan Village PDF Author: Geoffrey Gorer
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Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 534

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Living with Lepchas

Living with Lepchas PDF Author: John Morris
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Category : Lepcha (South Asian people)
Languages : en
Pages : 380

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This is a popular account of a six-months stay among the Lepcha, a relatively unacculturated group living in northeastern India on the Tibetan border. The book is loosely organized, being divided into separate parts: Introductory and Historical, The People, Magic and Spells, Family Life, Sex, Festivals, and a Conclusion with a chapter on economics.

A Grammar Of Lepcha

A Grammar Of Lepcha PDF Author: Heleen Plaisier
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004155252
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273

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This highly readable book is the first comprehensive reference grammar of the Lepcha language of Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kalimpong. This grammar explains the structure of the language, its sound system and salient features, and includes a lexicon and cultural history.

Lepcha, My Vanishing Tribe

Lepcha, My Vanishing Tribe PDF Author: A. R. Foning
Publisher: New Delhi : Sterling Publishers
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Category : Lepcha (South Asian people)
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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Autobiographical account of a Lepcha social activist about the sociocultural conditions of the Lepcha people.

From Dust to Digital

From Dust to Digital PDF Author: Maja Kominko
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
ISBN: 1783740620
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 724

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Much of world’s documentary heritage rests in vulnerable, little-known and often inaccessible archives. Many of these archives preserve information that may cast new light on historical phenomena and lead to their reinterpretation. But such rich collections are often at risk of being lost before the history they capture is recorded. This volume celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Endangered Archives Programme at the British Library, established to document and publish online formerly inaccessible and neglected archives from across the globe. From Dust to Digital showcases the historical significance of the collections identified, catalogued and digitised through the Programme, bringing together articles on 19 of the 244 projects supported since its inception. These contributions demonstrate the range of materials documented — including rock inscriptions, manuscripts, archival records, newspapers, photographs and sound archives — and the wide geographical scope of the Programme. Many of the documents are published here for the first time, illustrating the potential these collections have to further our understanding of history.

The Lepchas of Dzongu Region in Sikkim

The Lepchas of Dzongu Region in Sikkim PDF Author: Anita Sharma
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ISBN: 9788173054433
Category : Lepcha (South Asian people)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Lepchas and Their Heritage

Lepchas and Their Heritage PDF Author: Tapan Chattopadhyay
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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Legends of the Lepchas

Legends of the Lepchas PDF Author: Yishey Doma
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357080694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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'In the beginning there was nothing but vast emptiness on earth and in the sky. Itbu-moo, the Mother Creator, shaped the mountains, rivers and lakes. But something was missing. Why did her creation feel empty? So, taking a fresh ball of snow, she created the first man . . . and then the first woman. These became the chief deities of the Lepchas.' Thus begins one of the stories in this delightful book, a compilation of folk tales of the Lepchas, passed down through the ages. Custodians of a language and script of the same name, the Lepchas inhabit regions that currently fall under the state of Sikkim, in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, Ilam district of eastern Nepal and the south-western parts of Bhutan. Ancient lore suggests that they have inhabited in the region from time immemorial. The tales included in this collection-describing gods, goddesses, people, animals and nature in a cohesive world where one cannot do without the other-skilfully bring to life the beliefs and rich culture of this unique community. Accompanying each short story are stunning illustrations, etching the lyrical sweep and mood of the tale.

Ethno-Ornithology of Lepshas of Sikkim

Ethno-Ornithology of Lepshas of Sikkim PDF Author: Vanya Jha
Publisher: Readworthy
ISBN: 9350182521
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Ethno-ornithology is the study of the relationship between people and birds. This book makes an in-depth study of ethno-ornithological traditions of the Lepchas—an aboriginal group of people of North-East India. Bringing to light the Lepcha bird nomenclature, it describes in detail the place of birds in Lepcha myths of origins and their importance in the day-to-day lives of the Lepcha people. Taking note of Lepcha views on the birds, it also presents behaviour of different birds as depicted in Lepcha folktales, songs and dances.