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Among the Head-hunters of Formosa

Janet B. Montgomery McGovern

Among the Head-hunters of Formosa

Among the Head-hunters of Formosa

Janet B. Montgomery McGovern

Among the Head-hunters of Formosa, written by Janet B. Montgomery McGovern, is an ethnographic account based on her observations during a two-year stay in Formosa from 1916 to 1918. The book details the tribal customs and habits of the indigenous people, emphasizing their unique cultural practices that are at risk of disappearing. McGovern aims to stimulate interest in these communities and encourage further investigation into their way of life before it is too late.

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Janet B. Montgomery McGovern

American author and anthropologist known for her immersive accounts of indigenous cultures in Taiwan.

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