The world's inhabitants; or, Mankind, animals, and plants; being a popular account of the races and nations of mankind, past and present, and the animals and plants inhabiting the great continents and (14781769471)

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Title: The world's inhabitants; or, Mankind, animals, and plants; being a popular account of the races and nations of mankind, past and present, and the animals and plants inhabiting the great continents and principal islands
Year: 1888 (1880s)
Authors: Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas), 1850-1891
Subjects: Civilization Culture
Publisher: London Ward, Lock
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto



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SAKALAVA CHIEFS, MADAGASCAR. CHAPTEE X. Early inliabitants—European invaders—Radama I.—Ranavalona I.—Rev. W. Ellis—Radama II.—Rasoherina—Ranavalona II.—The Frencli treaty—Tlie Sakalavas—Primitive mode of burial—Religion—The Eastern coast tribes—The Sihanaka—A Bara warrior—The Hovas—Character—The Betsileo—Treatment of old and young—Houses—Handicrafts—Grades of rank—Laws—Religion and education—Former religious ideas—Mauritius and Reunion.