Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica is a book written by Alanson Skinner in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the Bribri people of Costa Rica, including their language, customs, beliefs, and way of life. Skinner spent several years living with the Bribri people and studying their culture, and this book is the result of his extensive research.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Bribri life. Some of the topics covered in the book include Bribri mythology, ...
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Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica is a book written by Alanson Skinner in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the Bribri people of Costa Rica, including their language, customs, beliefs, and way of life. Skinner spent several years living with the Bribri people and studying their culture, and this book is the result of his extensive research.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Bribri life. Some of the topics covered in the book include Bribri mythology, religious beliefs, social structure, and daily routines. Skinner also provides detailed descriptions of Bribri language, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.One of the most interesting aspects of the book is Skinner's observations on the Bribri's relationship with their environment. The Bribri people have a deep connection to the natural world and believe that all living things are interconnected. Skinner describes their intricate knowledge of plants and animals and their use of natural resources in their daily lives.Overall, Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica is an important ethnographic work that provides a unique insight into the culture and way of life of the Bribri people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, linguistics, or the indigenous cultures of Central America.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.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.
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