Madagascar and its People: Notes of a Four Years' Residence. With a sketch of the history, position, and prospects of mission work amongst the Malagasy
James Sibree [1836-1929]
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Book Description
Title:
Madagascar and its People: Notes of a Four Years' Residence. With a sketch of the history, position, and prospects of mission work amongst the Malagasy
Author:
James Sibree [1836-1929]
Publication Year:
1870
Location:
London
Publisher:
Religious Tract Society
Pages:
576
Subjects:
Christian Mission, Madagascar
Copyright Holder:
Public domain
Contents
Preface
List of Illustrations
Chronological Arrangement of the Principal Events in the History of Madagascar
Introductory Sketch
Tamatave, and First Impression of the Country
Journey to the Capital—Along the Seacoast
Journey to the Capital—From the Coast to the Interior
Antanànarìvo, "The City of a Thousand Towns"
Neighbourhood of the Capital; and the Sacrted Cities of Imérina
Social Customs—Marriage, Names, Houses, Salutations, Food
Social Customs, Continued—Dress, Occupations, Industry, Money, Amusements, Music, Slavery
Tombs and Funeral Rites
Origin, and Political and Social Divisions, of the Malagasy—Army, Law, and Government
Royalty and Etiquette—State Ceremonials and Festivities
State Ceremonials, Continued—Description of the Palaces
Idolatry and Religious Belief
Early Missionary Effort, and Introduction of Christianity into the Country
Recent Christian Work and Progress—London Missionary Society's Labour at Antanànarìvo
Recent Christian Work and ProgressAntanànarìvoMissionary Labours of Other Religious Bodies
Social Aspects of Religious Life—Native Preachers and Preaching
Memorial Church Building
Appendices—
The ''Rukh" of llladagascar
Notes on the Natural History of the Island
Notes on the Malagasy Language
Proclamation of Radàma I. abolishing the Slave Trade
Imports and Exports of Madagascar, from Consular Reports
The Imanènjana, or Dancing Mania
Leprosy and other Diseases prevalent in the Centrnl Portions of the Island
Articles in the Anglo-Malagasy Treaty referring to Religious Liberty and Teaching
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