The Hill of Flutes: Life, Love and Poetry in Tribal India: A Portrait of the Santals Tapa dura - 1974

Allen & Unwin, 1974. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0045720215

Hardback. Good.

Hardback. Acceptable.

Allen & Unwin, 1974. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0045720215

London: George Allen & Unwin, 1974 Copy in red cloth on boards in unclipped D/J. Slight rubbing to head/foot of spine. Traces of sticky tape where front and rear blurb flaps were stuck. Very light foxing to front and rear end papers. Previous owners inscription on FFE. Clean text with b/w plates.

George Allen & Unwin, 1974. 0045720215. 1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered red cloth, top edge red (top edge a little discoloured in places - otherwise VG), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 375, illus with b&w plates and map (no inscriptions).

London: George Allen Unwin, 1974. First Edition. . Cloth. Vg/Vg. 375pp. plates. An insight into the life of the Santal tribes from Bihar, India Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

George Allen & Unwin, 1974T. hardcover. Good. 1.2000 in x 9.2000 in x 6.3000 in.

London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd.. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. 0045720215 . London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, (1974). First Edition. Lg 8vo. 375pp, Index, Glossary, Bibliography. Full-page map, frontis and 59 photographs on glossy stock, several taken by Professor Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf, most by the author. Red cloth, spine letters gilt. Fine condition, in near fine dj. From dj: "Archer gives a full descriptive account of the Santals and their poetry in their heartland, the Santal Parganas. He explains the Santal world view with its hierarch of bongas or spirits, the tribal code of conduct, the education of the Santal youth through riddles, proverbs and games and the rules which govern pre-marital romance. The Santal attitude to love and sex is analysed in detail and the expedients of lovers, their approach to marriage and the ways in which they achieve a settled stability…."; Map, 60 photographs; L`; 375 pages .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.