This booklet contains a list of local medicines and remedies indigenous to the Mizo tribe. One booklet, measuring 214mm x 170mm. Well preserved, except that the writing is not crisp.
Contains notes on The Savidge Hockey Cup competition in Lungleh, South Lushai Hills, a competition named after pioneer Baptist Missionary Society missionary F. W. Savidge. The booklet lists teams, fixtures, referees, expenditures, and so on. One booklet, measuring 204mm x 170mm. Partially p...
Chalhmingliana – Lushai Composition Book II. Contains C.S. Zawna's notes on vocal music in Lushai life [1937]
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A discussion of vocal music's role in contemporary Lushai life. Also contains a list and explanations of Lushai folk songs. It is unclear why the cover page is entitled “Chalhmingliana – Lushai Composition Book II.” An explanation might be that C. S. Zawna has used the student Chalgmingliana'...
Naupang te thu inchhang. ""Questions and Answers for Kids"" [undated]
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The brokenness of the Mizo language used indicates that the work belongs to the early colonial period. The booklet contains simple questions to meant to educate and influence the moral compass of Lushai children. One booklet, measuring 85mm x 130mm. Well preserved. Note that the first thre...
Oxford Grammars for Junior Classes of Schools in India, Burma and Ceyon, Book 1. [1949]
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The book's stated aim is to provide a simpler way to learn English grammar. Contains lesson, exercises, and questions specifically geared towards “Indian boys and girls” (p. 3). Book 1 is a simple introduction to letters, words, and sentences. The introduction notes that Books 2 and 3 (not av...
Robawm. Treasure Chest, newspaper of South Lushai Hills [Jan 1946-Nov 1946]
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This mini anthology was likely bound together by Pu C. S. Zawna. Published in South Lushai Hills by missionary Rev. F. J. Raper. The periodical contains mainly local and world news, sermons, articles by locals and villagers, works of poetry, and so on. Authorship seems to be exclusively Lusha...
Mizo Hla Bu, Bu Ina, The Lushai National Songs; Part 1. [1941]
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Contains traditional Lushai folk songs, many composed prior to the arrival of the British in Lushai Hills. One book, measuring 182mm x 128mm. 1st edition. Excellent condition.
Contains the Gospel of St. Luke, translated into Mizo. 1st edition published in 1931. Price was 6 Pies. Note that an earlier print edition should exist, dating from the close of the nineteenth century. One book, measuring 162mm x 105mm. 3rd edition. Some problems with the binding.
Scout Thlirna. Boy Scout Newsletters, South Lushai Hills [1945-1952]
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Contains a compilation of issues published by the Boy Scout Association, South Lushai Hills [Scout Thlirna, 1947-1952] and other important letters on Scout activities in South Lushai Hills One bound compilation, measuring 355mm x 213mm. Generally decent.