Letters on the Nicobar Islands, Their Natural Productions, and the Manners, Customs, and Superstitions of the Natives
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Explore a fascinating historical account of the Nicobar Islands with "Letters on the Nicobar Islands, their natural productions, and the manners, customs, and superstitions of the natives, with an account of an attempt made by the Church of the United Brethren, to convert them to Christianity" by John Gottfried Haensel. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a unique glimpse into the 18th-century world of these remote islands in the Indian Ocean. Delve into detailed observations of the natural world, alongside insights into the cultural customs and traditions of the native population....
Explore a fascinating historical account of the Nicobar Islands with "Letters on the Nicobar Islands, their natural productions, and the manners, customs, and superstitions of the natives, with an account of an attempt made by the Church of the United Brethren, to convert them to Christianity" by John Gottfried Haensel. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a unique glimpse into the 18th-century world of these remote islands in the Indian Ocean. Delve into detailed observations of the natural world, alongside insights into the cultural customs and traditions of the native population. Haensel documents the efforts of the Moravian Church's missions to introduce Christianity to the islands, offering valuable historical context for understanding the intersection of religion and cultural exchange. This book stands as a significant resource for those interested in the history of missions in India, anthropological studies of the Nicobar Islands, and the broader history of cultural encounters. A timeless record of a specific time and place, offering a rich tapestry of history and observation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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