Iets oor die Boesmankultuur

'n Lesing gehou voor die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie op Stellenbosch, Januarie 1920, en gedruk op las van die Akademie

Reenen J. Van Reenen (1884-1935)

Approximate level: B2
Length: 20,591 words
Reading time: 1 h 43 min
Chapters: 33
Language: Afrikaans
On Project Gutenberg since: 2020

This book is a transcript of a lecture delivered in 1920 regarding the culture of the San people. As a historical document, it provides a glimpse into early twentieth century academic perspectives on anthropology. The language is formal and structured, reflecting the academic style of that era. You will encounter specialized vocabulary related to ethnology and social history. The sentences are relatively long and complex, which makes this a challenging but rewarding read for those looking to improve their Afrikaans reading skills.

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Subjects

San (African people)
Ethnology -- Africa, Southern
Art, San

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