Burma . Cornell UniversityLibrary The original of this book is inthe Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions inthe United States on the use of the text. BURMA BY MAX AND BERTHA FERRARS ?s- LONDON SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON AND COMPANY LIMITED1900 llNfVrKoiTYLLikARY London: Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, Stamford Street and Charing Cross. Blocks by the Swan Engraving Co., London. ,1,1 iKiJlO;) x^, V 1 I r. S\ i \ I II (JYHASl . !-f. 2. BURMAN GOLD-EMBROIDERED SCREEN (kALAGA). CONTENTS CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY. Burma a
Burma . Cornell UniversityLibrary The original of this book is inthe Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions inthe United States on the use of the text. BURMA BY MAX AND BERTHA FERRARS ?s- LONDON SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON AND COMPANY LIMITED1900 llNfVrKoiTYLLikARY London: Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, Stamford Street and Charing Cross. Blocks by the Swan Engraving Co., London. ,1,1 iKiJlO;) x^, V 1 I r. S\ i \ I II (JYHASl . !-f. 2. BURMAN GOLD-EMBROIDERED SCREEN (kALAGA). CONTENTS CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY. Burma a distinct type—Previous isolation—Influence of Buddhism—Current misconcep-tions about Burma—Sketch of history ......... CHAPTER n. —Early influences—Childrens games—School teaching—T8e;win . CHAPTER HI. ADOLESCENCE. Thaml-u fete — Universal monastic novitiate — (Buddhist institutions—^The Yahdn—Theinthamdt— Kyamig— Ecclesiastical architecture — Decadence—Zedi—Ancientremains (Pagdn)—Images—Scriptures—Temple accessories—The Bo tree—Inferiorreligious orders—Brahmans—PayadyAn—Religious worship—Principles of Budd-hism)^Return to secular life. . ... b 14 PAGE vi CONTENTS CHAPTER IV. MANHOOD AND —Home industry—Manners and Customs—Settlements—Climate . 48 CHAPTER V. TRADES AND PROFESSIONS. O il-pressing—Palm and cane sugar growing—Fruit and vegetable gardening—Fishery—The chase—Pottery—Brick ancu31924023498557
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