CONTENTS

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I.

THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE

I

II.

OBJECTS OF WORSHIP AND FESTIVALS

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III. AGRICULTURE

IV. CURIOUS REMEDIES

V. BIRTHS AND MARRIAGES

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VI. DEATH, BURIAL, AND THE HEREAFTER

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VII.

FOLK TALES AND PROVERBS

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VIII. SNAKELORE, RELICS, AND FOSSILS.

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IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

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X.

THE NEW RELIGION

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