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About The Book: This collection, authored by missionary Stephen Hislop and colonial administrator R. Temple, presents detailed observations on the aboriginal tribes of India’s Central Provinces. It includes ethnographic notes on customs, languages, beliefs, and social practices of tribal communities such as the Gonds and Baigas. Combining Hislop’s fieldwork and Temple’s administrative insights, the work offers valuable historical and anthropological information. It reflects 19th-century British efforts to understand and document indigenous life, albeit through a colonial and often paternalistic perspective. About The Author: Stephen Hislop (1817–1863) was a Scottish missionary, geologist, and educationist in colonial India. He worked extensively in the Central Provinces, promoting education and Christian teachings. Hislop also made significant geological and ethnographic observations, contributing to early studies of India's natural history. Nagpur's Hislop College was named in his honor. Sir Richard Temple (1826–1902) was a British administrator, author, and orientalist. He served in various high-ranking positions in British India, including Governor of Bombay. A keen writer, he documented Indian culture, history, and geography. Temple contributed to ethnographic and travel literature, offering British perspectives on colonial India’s people and places. The Title 'Papers relating to the aboriginal tribes of the Central Provinces written/authored/edited by Stephen Hislop, R. Temple', published in the year 1866. The ISBN 9789371699372 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 272 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Tour and Travels. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.