BURMA. by FERRARS, Max. [Henry] et al

London, 1901. Sampson. Maroon gold stamped cloth, 237p.,half title, frontispiece & plates from photographs, double-page map, 455 text illustrations, 2nd edition, co-author Bertha Ferrars, large size 23 x 28.5 cm., top gilt. R A R E Max Ferrars was Director of Public Instruction in Burma.This excellent primary resource. Covers an introduction to Burma & Buddhism, misconceptions, sketch of history. Childhood:the influence of games, school teaching, adolescense: universal monastic novitiate, temple accessories, Brahmans, religious worship, principles of Buddhism, return to secular life.Man- hood and occupation: agriculture, home industry, manners and toms, settlements, climate. Trades and professions: oil pressing-palm & cane sugar growing, fruit & vegetable gard- ening, fishery, pottery, brick & tiles, plaster-work, stone- cutting, cordage, silk weaving, umbrellas, lacquer-work, foot-gear, metallurgy, implements, ornaments, coins, alchemy the forest & timber, carpentry, carving, painting & design, inscription &writing, literature, medicine, transport: boars & carts. Alien races: Shan, Karen, Chin, Chimpaw, Chinese, Native of India, European. Political: chronic wars, brigand- age, village system, native & British administration, Royal- ty, history. Pageants & frolics: the drama, music, games, festivals, Nat worship, pilgrimages, the great shrines. Age, mortality, funeral observances, tombs. With rich appendices: chronology of Burma; structure of the Burmese language and method of transliteration; notes on Burmese music; statisti- cal area population, fiscal items, crime, imports & exports; measures, time & calendar, length, capacity, weight, money, &c. A copious and major resource on Burma and the Burmese. Max Ferrars was Director of Public Instruction in Burma. Herbert 11. .