Excerpt from Folk Lore Notes
The. Circumstances attending the murder of Mr. A; M'. T. Jackson in Nasik in December 1909 led to the raising of a small subscription among his friends, to be devoted to a memorial in some shape or form, showing the respect and affection with which he was regarded in Western India. A large part of the fund then raised was expended on the purchase of his valuable library, which now forms a part of the collection owned by the Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. It was subsequently decided that the balance could nob be better spent than in defraying the cost of publishing certain folklore materials which he had collected and intended, at the time of his untimely death, to publish in the pages of the Indian Antiquary. These materials were the result of an enquiry set on foot by him about the year 1900. 'his plan of operation was to forward, through the agency of the Education Department, Crooke's list of folklore questions to schoolmasters in various parts of the Presidency. The question paper is given below the replies form the raw material from which these notes have been compiled. For convenience they are divided into two series Gujarat and the Konkan.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of folklore from Gujarat and the Konkan, gathered by the author during the early 20th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of these two regions of Western India, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of folklore. The book is divided into two main sections, one dealing with Gujarat and the other with the Konkan. Each section contains a variety of tales, legends, and customs, ranging from stories about the gods and goddesses to everyday superstitions and beliefs. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various rituals and ceremonies associated with these beliefs, and also discusses the role of folklore in the lives of the people of Gujarat and the Konkan. One of the most striking things about this book is the way in which it reveals the close relationship between the folklore of these two regions. Many of the tales and legends are common to both Gujarat and the Konkan, and there are also many similarities in the rituals and ceremonies. This suggests that there has been a long history of cultural exchange between these two regions. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, and the author's deep knowledge of the subject matter is evident throughout. This is a valuable addition to the literature on Indian folklore, and it is sure to be of interest to both scholars and general readers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333679477_0
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