This book, first published in 1917, investigates the rites and beliefs of people who had remained in a ‘primitive’ state of culture throughout the ages. Spe

Study of the magico-religious customs of the Australian Aborigines to discover the most elementary forms of culture, ritual & belief; Comparison drawn between c

This book, first published in 1917, investigates the rites and beliefs of people who had remained in a primitive' state of culture throughout the ages. Special

This book presents unique new insights into the development of human ritual and society through our heritage of play and performance.