{"product_id":"the-karens-of-the-golden-chersonese-9781162635675","title":"The Karens of the Golden Chersonese","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lieut Colonel A. R. McMahon\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Anthropology - Cultural \u0026amp; Social\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Karens of the Golden Chersonese is a book written by Lieut. Colonel A. R. McMahon that provides a detailed account of the Karen people of Southeast Asia. The book explores the history, culture, and traditions of the Karen people, who inhabit the Golden Chersonese region, which includes present-day Thailand, Myanmar, and Malaysia. The author draws on his personal experiences and interactions with the Karen people to provide an insightful and comprehensive account of their way of life. The book also delves into the Karen language, religion, and social organization, as well as their relationship with other ethnic groups in the region. Overall, The Karens of the Golden Chersonese is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Southeast Asian history and culture.1876. A pioneering general account of the Karen people which draws on the author's own experiences in administering Toungoo, in Tenasserim, as well as on earlier accounts and observations to present a synthesis of information. Contents: Etymology of the word Karen-Character and Physical Characteristics of the Karens; Language; Education; Government; Origin; Religion, Mythology, Folk-lore, etc.; Rise and progress of Christianity Toungoo: its physical Geography and History; Nattoung, or Demon Mount; Reminiscences of an Annual Gathering of Christian Karens; Among the Tsawkoo Karens; A Summer Tour in the Bwe-Karen Country; Trip to the Gaykho Country; The Happy Hunting-Grounds of Meekyin; and Karennee, or the Country of the Red Karens.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47603879575703,"sku":"9781162635675","price":3678.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781162635675.webp?v=1775017709","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-karens-of-the-golden-chersonese-9781162635675","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}