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Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007

1 online resource (xiv, 264 p., [32] p. of plates) : ill., maps

ISBN 9789004162297 (hardback : alk. paper)

Sinica Leidensia, ISSN 0169-9563 ; v. 80

čínština

English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title

Includes bibliographical references and index

Location -- Langdong -- The name ’Kam’ -- The villagers -- Physical characteristics of the people -- The village -- Farming -- Spinning and weaving -- Thrifty people -- Mornings and evenings -- Food -- Mealtime etiquette -- Drinks -- Clothing -- Coming-of-age -- Courtship by night -- Courtship by day -- Intimidating situations for young women -- Matchmakers -- Engagement ceremony -- Marriage and divorce -- Unorthodox marriages -- Marriage relationships -- The distinction in culture between men and women -- Clan-centred community -- Pipe-smoking elders -- No beggars or thieves -- Monotonous and primitive music -- Festivals and celebrations -- Children -- Survival in the midst of suffering -- Author’s postscript -- Translator’s postscript.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries

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(OCoLC)310422129