Lumholtz's entertaining and informative account of his 1880 expedition to Australia describes Aboriginal society and traditions observed at close quarters.
Lumholtz's entertaining and informative account of his 1880 expedition to Australia describes Aboriginal society and traditions observed at close quarters.
Carl Sophus Lumholtz (1851-1922) was a Norwegian ethnographer and explorer whose scholarship predominantly focused on indigenous cultures. With a background in zoology from the University of Oslo, Lumholtz embarked on extensive fieldwork that lead to his profound interest in anthropology. In 1880, he started a four-year expedition to Australia sponsored by the University of Norway. Throughout his stay, Lumholtz lived among various Aboriginal groups, an experience that enriched his anthropological perspective and provided material for his book 'Among Cannibals' (1889). This seminal work offers a detailed account of his observations on the habits, customs, and social structures of the Australian indigenous communities he encountered. His writing is characterized by a descriptive and empirical approach, embedded within the ethnographic methodology of the time, which sought to document the cultures under European colonial influence. Lumholtz's literary style conveys both the admiration and the paternalistic attitudes typical of his era's anthropological narrative. His other noteworthy publications include 'Unknown Mexico' (1902) and 'New Trails in Mexico' (1912), which further consolidated his reputation as a keen observer of indigenous cultures. Lumholtz's contributions lay not only in his ethnographical works but also in bridging the gaps of understanding between disparate cultures during the age of exploration and colonialism.
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Preface 1. Introductory 2. Sydney harbour 3. Journey to western Queensland 4. Struggle between blacks and whites 5. Journey to northern Queensland 6. Headquarters at Herbert Vale 7. Kamin (implement for climbing) 8. Pleasant companion 9. My first expedition with the blacks 10. The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent 11. Respect for right of property 12. The position of women among the blacks 13. Mongan, a new mammal 14. Dingo a member of the family 15. Blacks on the track 16. Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert 17. A wedding 18. Native politeness 19. A festival dance of the blacks 20. Arrival of the native police 21. The rainy season 22. Unpleasantness at Herbert Vale 23. The burial of the blacks 24. My life in danger 25. Winter in north Queensland 26. Message sticks 27. Frozen meat 28. A family of zoologists Appendix Index.
Preface 1. Introductory 2. Sydney harbour 3. Journey to western Queensland 4. Struggle between blacks and whites 5. Journey to northern Queensland 6. Headquarters at Herbert Vale 7. Kamin (implement for climbing) 8. Pleasant companion 9. My first expedition with the blacks 10. The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent 11. Respect for right of property 12. The position of women among the blacks 13. Mongan, a new mammal 14. Dingo a member of the family 15. Blacks on the track 16. Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert 17. A wedding 18. Native politeness 19. A festival dance of the blacks 20. Arrival of the native police 21. The rainy season 22. Unpleasantness at Herbert Vale 23. The burial of the blacks 24. My life in danger 25. Winter in north Queensland 26. Message sticks 27. Frozen meat 28. A family of zoologists Appendix Index.
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